NCT02360332

Brief Summary

The aim of the research project is to conduct evidence-based research on a nationally known vocational rehabilitation (VR) service model (Project Search) for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This information may be useful to high schools and vocational rehabilitation agencies that endeavor to use evidence based practices to serve individuals with ASD.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
54

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2009

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2009

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2013

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2015

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 15, 2015

Completed
26 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 10, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

February 10, 2015

Status Verified

February 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

3.9 years

First QC Date

January 15, 2015

Last Update Submit

February 4, 2015

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

Autismtransition to adulthoodemploymentHigh School Seniors

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Employment Status across 3 points in time (Employed or not employed)

    Are subjects currently employed?

    9 months, 12 months, 21 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Change in Hours worked weekly across 3 points in time

    9 months, 12 months, 21 months

  • Change in Hourly wage earned across 3 points in time

    9 months, 12 months, 21 months

  • Change in Intensity of work support required across 3 points in time

    9 months, 12 months, 21 months

Study Arms (2)

PS-ASD

EXPERIMENTAL

Treatment Condition, participants assigned to this condition will receive the treatment, one school year (9 months) of Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports

Behavioral: Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports

High School As Usual

NO INTERVENTION

Control Condition, Participants assigned to this condition will have no interaction or intervention with the research team with the exception of data collection at the specified time points.

Interventions

Project SEARCH plus ASD SupportsBEHAVIORAL

Project SEARCH program (Rutkowski, Daston, Kuiken, and Riehle, 2006) is a work based learning model for high school transition that was developed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The model provides complete immersion in the workplace. Students spend their entire school day at the workplace for a full school year. Consistent with principles of work based learning, Project SEARCH facilitates the development of a broad range of high-quality jobs within the employer organization and provides over 700 of supervised work experience. The model also relies on the intensive application of supported employments strategies (task analysis and customization, systematic instruction, ongoing support, etc.) to allow the participation of individuals with extensive support needs.

Also known as: PS-ASD
PS-ASD

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 21 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Being a student in the local public school where the research was being conducted,
  • Having an ASD medical diagnosis and/or educational eligibility,
  • Displaying independent self-care,
  • Being able to provide consent or assent,
  • Having funding for supported employment through VR, and
  • Having continued eligibility for public school educational services in the coming school year.

You may not qualify if:

  • Life threatening or dangerously severe aggressive or destructive behavior
  • History of fire setting
  • History of substance abuse

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (8)

  • Schall, C. M. (2010). Positive behavior support: Supporting adults with autism spectrum disorders in the workplace. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32, 109-115.

    BACKGROUND

  • Schall, C. M. & McDonough, J. T. (2010). Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adolescence and Early Adulthood: Characteristics and Issues. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32, 81-88.

    BACKGROUND

  • Schall C, Wehman P, McDonough JL. Transition from school to work for students with autism spectrum disorders: understanding the process and achieving better outcomes. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2012 Feb;59(1):189-202, xii. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2011.10.009.

    PMID: 22284802BACKGROUND

  • Wehman, P., Schall, C., McDonough, J., Molinelli, A., Riehle, E., Ham, W., & Thiss, W. (2014). Project SEARCH for youth with autism spectrum disorders: Increasing competitive employment on transition from high school. Journal of Positive Behavior Intervention, 15, 144-155.

    BACKGROUND

  • Wehman, P., Schall, C., Carr, S., Targett, P., West, M., & Cifu, G., (2014). Transition from school to adulthood for youth with ASD: What we know and what we need to know. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 25, 30-40; DOI: 10.1177/1044207313518071.

    BACKGROUND

  • Wehman PH, Schall CM, McDonough J, Kregel J, Brooke V, Molinelli A, Ham W, Graham CW, Erin Riehle J, Collins HT, Thiss W. Competitive employment for youth with autism spectrum disorders: early results from a randomized clinical trial. J Autism Dev Disord. 2014 Mar;44(3):487-500. doi: 10.1007/s10803-013-1892-x.

    PMID: 23893098BACKGROUND

  • Ham, W., McDonough, J., Molinelli, A., Schall, C., & Wehman, P. (2014). Employment Supports for Young Adults with ASD: Two Case Studies. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. DOI: 10.3233/JVR-140677.

    BACKGROUND

  • Wehman P, Schall CM, McDonough J, Graham C, Brooke V, Riehle JE, Brooke A, Ham W, Lau S, Allen J, Avellone L. Effects of an employer-based intervention on employment outcomes for youth with significant support needs due to autism. Autism. 2017 Apr;21(3):276-290. doi: 10.1177/1362361316635826. Epub 2016 Jul 9.

    PMID: 27154907DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum DisorderAutistic Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, PervasiveNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Paul Wehman, PhD

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 15, 2015

First Posted

February 10, 2015

Study Start

October 1, 2009

Primary Completion

September 1, 2013

Study Completion

January 1, 2015

Last Updated

February 10, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-02