Support for parents & carers of children with intellectual disabilities
Support for parents & carers of children with intellectual disabilities
Researchers are testing a digital family support program called Stepping Stones Online to find out if it helps improve behaviour and emotional difficulties in children with intellectual disabilities.
If you're interested in taking part, click below to fill in a short expression of interest form.
Support for parents and carers can vary across the UK and it may even be difficult for some families to access support. We would like to find out if Stepping Stones Online can support and empower you as a parent or carer by giving you the confidence and skills to manage behavioural and emotional problems.
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About the study
About the study
About the study
This is a randomised controlled study, which means that a computer will randomly place eligible participants into one of two groups to compare Stepping Stones Online to usual parent support.
This is a randomised controlled study, which means that a computer will randomly place eligible participants into one of two groups to compare Stepping Stones Online to usual parent support.
This is a randomised controlled study, which means that a computer will randomly place eligible participants into one of two groups to compare Stepping Stones Online to usual parent support.
Who can take part?
You may be eligible to take part if:
you are a parent or carer (biological, step, adoptive, or foster)
your child is aged 2–11 and has an intellectual disability, is being assessed for one, or has a severe developmental disability, AND
you have concerns about your child’s behaviour
Who can take part?
You may be eligible to take part if:
you are a parent or carer (biological, step, adoptive, or foster)
your child is aged 2–11 and has an intellectual disability, is being assessed for one, or has a severe developmental disability, AND
you have concerns about your child’s behaviour
Who can take part?
You may be eligible to take part if:
you are a parent or carer (biological, step, adoptive, or foster)
your child is aged 2–11 and has an intellectual disability, is being assessed for one, or has a severe developmental disability, AND
you have concerns about your child’s behaviour
Who can take part?
You may be eligible to take part if:
you are a parent or carer (biological, step, adoptive, or foster)
your child is aged 2–11 and has an intellectual disability, is being assessed for one, or has a severe developmental disability, AND
you have concerns about your child’s behaviour
What's involved
If you complete the screening process and are eligible for the study, you'll be asked to provide written consent to take part. You'll then be asked to complete a set of questionnaires about you, your family and your child.
You'll then be randomised into one of two groups. Half of study participants will be given access to Stepping Stones Online, and the other half will receive their usual support. This will help us measure the effectiveness of Stepping Stones Online.
What's involved
If you complete the screening process and are eligible for the study, you'll be asked to provide written consent to take part. You'll then be asked to complete a set of questionnaires about you, your family and your child.
You'll then be randomised into one of two groups. Half of study participants will be given access to Stepping Stones Online, and the other half will receive their usual support. This will help us measure the effectiveness of Stepping Stones Online.
What's involved
If you complete the screening process and are eligible for the study, you'll be asked to provide written consent to take part. You'll then be asked to complete a set of questionnaires about you, your family and your child.
You'll then be randomised into one of two groups. Half of study participants will be given access to Stepping Stones Online, and the other half will receive their usual support. This will help us measure the effectiveness of Stepping Stones Online.
What's involved
If you complete the screening process and are eligible for the study, you'll be asked to provide written consent to take part. You'll then be asked to complete a set of questionnaires about you, your family and your child.
You'll then be randomised into one of two groups. Half of study participants will be given access to Stepping Stones Online, and the other half will receive their usual support. This will help us measure the effectiveness of Stepping Stones Online.
We want to hear from you!
We want to hear from you!
We want to hear from you!
If you're interested in taking part please click below to fill in a short expression of interest form, and a member of the study team will get in touch with you.
If you're interested in taking part please click below to fill in a short expression of interest form, and a member of the study team will get in touch with you.
This study has been reviewed and approved by a research ethics committee.
This study has been reviewed and approved by a research ethics committee.
All rights reserved. Copyright 2026.
All rights reserved. Copyright 2026.