STEPS Implementation Trial

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age16-25
SponsorUniversity of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

About this 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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

16-25 years of age

have confirmed diagnosis of ASD

want to participate in STEPS

have a caregiver/parent who can complete assessments

Disqualifiers

presence of suicidal/homicidal intent

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • STEPS

    Behavioral

    behavioral counseling

  • Services as usual (SAU)

    Behavioral

    behavioral counseling normally provided

Treatment groups

80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: STEPSExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: ControlOther 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

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.

Time frame
30 days

Secondary outcomes

1

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).

Time frame
30 days
2

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.

Time frame
30 days

Other outcomes

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