Autism Spectrum Disorder — Transition Support Program for Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders
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A Service Delivery Model to Better Support Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Transition From School to the Community
Interventional studies are often prospective and are specifically tailored to evaluate direct impacts of treatment or preventive measures on disease.
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Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
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Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.
