Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Trial
Official title:
Stepped Transition in Education Program for Emerging Adults With Autism: Pilot Effectiveness Trial
This study will inform understanding of how to support emerging adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The investigators will use a theoretically informed and research-based transition support program developed for people with ASD and test how effective it is when delivered by community agencies. Results will provide information on the effectiveness of the program as well as on mechanisms of change and contextual factors that promote or impede implementation.
Status | Recruiting |
Enrollment | 80 |
Est. completion date | February 28, 2026 |
Est. primary completion date | January 31, 2026 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
Gender | All |
Age group | 16 Years to 25 Years |
Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria: - 16-25 years of age - have confirmed diagnosis of ASD - want to participate in STEPS - have a caregiver/parent who can complete assessments Exclusion Criteria: - presence of suicidal/homicidal intent |
Country | Name | City | State |
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United States | Center o=for Youth Development and Intervention | Tuscaloosa | Alabama |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa |
United States,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Transition Readiness Scale-Revised | This caregiver and self-report questionnaire has a range of possible scores from 30 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater readiness.assigned condition. Scores are categorical in nature: 0 = no evidence of progression toward goals, 1 = some evidence, 2 = strong evidence of progression toward goals. | 30 days | |
Secondary | Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction | This is a questionnaire completed by caregiver and participant. Higher scores indicate greater autonomy, independence, and satisfaction. On the self-report measure scores range as follows for Frequency: social engagement (0-56), outside meaningful activities (0-32), self-care (0-88), independence (0-56), and romance (0-16) and level of support ranges are: social engagement (0-68), outside meaningful activities (0-32), self-care (0-76), independence (0-48), finances (0-12), and satisfaction (0-132). On caregiver-report, frequency subscales range as follows: degree of social contact (0-28), social initiation (0-60), work/finances (0-64), autonomy (0-56), care of self and home (0-72), and support subscales range as follows: social engagement (0-68), self-care (0-144), work activity (0-28), independence (0-16), and finances (0-24). | 30 days | |
Secondary | Rehabilitation Success | This brief interview on progress made toward educational or employment goals is completed with participant and caregiver, conducted by an examiner unaware of assigned condition. Scores are categorical in nature: 0 = no evidence of progress toward goals, 1 = some evidence of progress toward goals, 2 = moderate evidence of progress toward goals, and 3 = clear strong evidence of progress toward goals. Higher scores indicate greater goal attainment. | 30 days |
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