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- Clinical Trial NCT02468505
STEPS: Stepped Transition in Education Program for Students With ASD (STEPS)
July 9, 2019 updated by: Yasuo Miyazaki, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Young adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) without co-occurring intellectual impairment face a fairly unique set of challenges as they transition out of secondary school.
These students are often quite capable of succeeding in higher education and many of them have interest in pursuing advanced degrees, but the nature of their disability and associated deficits (e.g., poor time management and poor self-regulation) may impede success.
Individualized, appropriately timed, and developmentally sensitive transition and support services may promote optimal outcomes for these young people.
The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive program to promote successful transition of students with ASD from high school to post-secondary education.
Study Overview
Detailed Description
The investigators propose to refine and then evaluate a novel transition support and intervention program for adolescents and young adults with ASD: STEPS [Stepped Transition in Education Program for Students with ASD].
By targeting improved self-regulation (SR) and self-determination (SD) in young people with ASD, the investigators assert that this program may have positive outcomes with respective to college adjustment and functional behavior.
Although the program will be finalized during the first phase of the proposed project, at present STEPS is comprised of two levels (or steps), which match the student's particular needs in relation to transition planning.
In Step 1, students facing transition (i.e., have identified the college they will attend (either 2-year or 4-year institution) but are still in high school) and their caregivers will receive information to assist in transition planning, undergo readiness self-assessments (to identify degree of preparedness for post-secondary school), and participate in interactive sessions online and in person to promote self-knowledge and determination.
The goal of Step 1 is to assist families and students with transition planning, specifically ensuring that families and students have the tools needed to make informed choices and take necessary steps (e.g., remediating identified skill deficits) to increase the likelihood of a successful transition out of high school.
In Step 2, college students with ASD will receive fairly intensive supports and interventions, including individual counseling, structured support services, social integration activities, and coaching to promote academic and social success.
The following specific aims are proposed.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
50
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Virginia
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Blacksburg, Virginia, United States, 24061
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
16 years to 25 years (Child, Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be 16 to 25 years
- Must have clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- Must be preparing for postsecondary education or enrolled in postsecondary education
Exclusion Criteria:
- Intellectual disability
- Psychiatric disturbance that warrants immediate treatment
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: STEPS
structured psychosocial transition support that includes individual counseling, and education/training for parent and school personnel
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time-limited behavioral counseling, online materials, training
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No Intervention: TAU
typical transition services and supports
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Questionnaire to measure feasibility and program acceptability
Time Frame: 16 weeks
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parent- and youth self-report measure of utility of program, acceptability, and consumer satisfaction
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16 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Collaborators
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start
September 1, 2014
Primary Completion (Actual)
July 1, 2018
Study Completion (Actual)
October 1, 2018
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
June 4, 2015
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
June 9, 2015
First Posted (Estimate)
June 11, 2015
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
July 12, 2019
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 9, 2019
Last Verified
July 1, 2019
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- R34MH104337 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
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