Benefits of Coding Training on Young Adults With Developmental Disabilities

NCT05132491 | Completed

• 4 other identifiers: 2020-0842A177800EDUC/REHAB PSYCH & SPEC EDFP00010584_SA003
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 94
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to develop and evaluate the Technology Early Career Preparation Intervention (TECH-Prep) program with African American high school students with developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities include conditions such as Autism spectrum disorders, seizure disorders, behavior disorders, brain injury, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome/effects. This program is designed to increase technology career interests, self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, goal persistence, and increase entrance into post-secondary education or work subsequent to high school completion of African American youth with developmental disabilities.

Conditions

Developmental Disability

Keywords

STEM; Career Interest; underserved populations; education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change in Outcome Expectation Sub-score on the Tech-Prep Survey

  The Tech-Prep survey is a 90-item survey. Scores are calculated on sub-scales included in the survey. These subscales focus on Social Cognitive Career Theory concepts of outcome expectation, career readiness, and goal persistence. Change scores from baseline at post-training and post-internship will be evaluated. Higher scores indicate increased outcome expectations.

  baseline, 2 weeks (immediately after intervention), 8 weeks (6 weeks post intervention)

• Change in Goal Persistence Sub-score on the Tech-Prep Survey

  The Tech-Prep survey is a 90-item survey. Scores are calculated on sub-scales included in the survey. These subscales focus on Social Cognitive Career Theory concepts of outcome expectation, career readiness, and goal persistence. Change scores from baseline at post-training and post-internship will be evaluated. Higher scores indicate increased goal persistence.

  baseline, 2 weeks (immediately after intervention), 8 weeks (6 weeks post intervention)

• Change in Career Readiness Sub-score on the Tech-Prep Survey

  : The Tech-Prep survey is a 90-item survey. Scores are calculated on sub-scales included in the survey. These subscales focus on Social Cognitive Career Theory concepts of outcome expectation, career readiness, and goal persistence. Change scores from baseline at post-training and post-internship will be evaluated. Higher scores indicate increased career readiness.

  baseline, 2 weeks (immediately after intervention), 8 weeks (6 weeks post intervention)

Study Arms (1)

Online Training Program

EXPERIMENTAL

An online intervention for people with disabilities intended to increase social skills and interest in coding careers.

Other: TECH-Prep Intervention

Interventions

TECH-Prep Intervention OTHER

Participants in the treatment program will be asked to complete 10 online training modules (1 hour each), attend 5 online motivational speaker forums (1 hour each), and view 5 coding workshops. The activities will be completed over an 8 week period.

Online Training Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 24 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds
• Diagnosed with a developmental disability
• Over 18 but under 24
• Have the capacity to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Persons who are Caucasian
• Do not have a developmental disability
• Older than 24 years of age
• Unable to provide informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Wisconsin, Madison: lead
• Virginia Commonwealth University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Developmental Disabilities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Timothy Tansey, PhD

  University of Wisconsin, Madison

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 12, 2021
• First Posted: November 24, 2021
• Study Start: March 23, 2021
• Primary Completion: June 30, 2025
• Study Completion: June 30, 2025
• Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)