Improving Outcomes in Autism: Community Implementation of Stepped Transition in Education Program

NCT05581069 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: A22-0209
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 25
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to conduct the first community-based implementation of the STEPS program and test feasibility and preliminary impact. After first working with stakeholders to refine and optimize the program we will launch a Hybrid Type 1 open trial, targeting 25 transition-age youth (TAY) with ASD.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

autism; adult; transition; employment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Adult Functioning Scale

  The Adult Functioning Scale measures autonomy, employment (including readiness), social functioning, and satisfaction via self- and informant-report questionnaires

  Week 14

• Rehabilitation Success

  This is completed via interview to assess 'real world' vocational engagement

  Week 14

Study Arms (1)

STEPS

EXPERIMENTAL

All participants receive the STEPS intervention

Behavioral: STEPS

Interventions

STEPS BEHAVIORAL

STEPS is a psychosocial intervention that targets self-determination, self-regulation, and self-knowledge to improve functional independence and quality of life in adults.

STEPS

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• ages 16-25 confirmed diagnosis of ASD caregiver willing to participate stable medication

You may not qualify if:

• evidence of intellectual disability evidence of suicidal intent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa: lead

Study Sites (1)

Center for Youth Development and Intervention

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487, United States

RECRUITING

Related Publications (3)

• White SW, Smith IC, Miyazaki Y, Conner CM, Elias R, Capriola-Hall NN. Improving Transition to Adulthood for Students with Autism: A Randomized Controlled Trial of STEPS. J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol. 2021 Mar-Apr;50(2):187-201. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2019.1669157. Epub 2019 Oct 14.

  PMID: 31609666 BACKGROUND

• Elias R, White SW. Autism Goes to College: Understanding the Needs of a Student Population on the Rise. J Autism Dev Disord. 2018 Mar;48(3):732-746. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3075-7.

  PMID: 28255760 BACKGROUND

• White SW, Elias R, Capriola-Hall NN, Smith IC, Conner CM, Asselin SB, Howlin P, Getzel EE, Mazefsky CA. Development of a College Transition and Support Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2017 Oct;47(10):3072-3078. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3236-8.

  PMID: 28685409 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autistic Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Susan W White

  University of Alabama at Birmingham

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Susan W White

CONTACT

2053481967; swwhite1@ua.edu

Nicole Powell

CONTACT

2053483535; npowell@ua.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: The assessment battery is multi-modal and includes evaluation by an independent evaluator (IE) who is uninvolved in STEPS delivery or training.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: This is a single-arm (non-randomized) trial in which providers are community-based practitioners.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 29, 2022
• First Posted: October 14, 2022
• Study Start: May 15, 2022
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2024
• Study Completion: August 1, 2024
• Last Updated: November 30, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)