Table 2 Topics planned for CAB meetings

CAB meeting 1

Introductory meeting. Review project purpose and partnership plans. Discuss current service procedures and priorities for clinicians and families of young children with ASD within the EI system.

CAB meeting 2

Present findings from the field observations, interviews, and surveys. Gather input about how these findings may or may not be reflective of EI system’s usual practices.

CAB meeting 3

Present theory of planned behavior and potential strategies that may fit the needs of the service setting. Obtain CAB feedback about the potential strategies that may be included in the toolkit.

CAB meeting 4

Begin to outline the toolkit. Discuss implementation strategies that may be feasible and acceptable by stakeholders.

CAB meeting 5

Develop toolkit content including finalizing the implementation strategies to be included in the toolkit and detailed descriptions of procedures for using those strategies.

CAB meeting 6

Discuss the toolkit content, including formats to display the content (checklists, handouts, vignettes, etc.). CAB offers guidance on formatting tools so they are feasible and easily accessible.

CAB meeting 7

Discuss refinements to the toolkit so that it is ready for use in the pilot study.

CAB meeting 8

Discuss findings from the pilot study and potential adaptations to the toolkit based on findings. Discuss plans for continued collaboration and implementation by EI clinicians.