CompletedNot Applicable

Development of a Family-Based Transition Planning Program for Culturally-Diverse Youth on the Autism Spectrum

United States27 participantsStarted 2023-09-02

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical study is to develop a community-based program to support family members of transition-aged youth on the autism spectrum to help them plan for the future. The main aims of the study are: 1. To develop the Families FORWARD program 2. To conduct proof-of-concept testing of the Families FORWARD program Participants will complete surveys before and after participating in the program and will participate in exit interviews at the end of the program.

Who can participate

Age range14 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Parents or primary caregivers of transition-aged youth on the autism spectrum:
✓. Have one or more child(ren) on the autism spectrum who is/are ages 14-21 years old
✓. Identify as the parent, legal guardian, and/or primary caregiver of the youth
✓. Speak English fluently
✓. Reside in Massachusetts
✓. Youth on the autism spectrum:
✓. Have an autism diagnosis OR identify as autistic
✓. Age 14-21

What they're measuring

Families FORWARD Program Acceptability Form

Timeframe: Within 2 weeks post-intervention (i.e., 3-4 months after enrollment).

Transition Planning Activities Measure

Timeframe: Within 2 weeks post-intervention (i.e., 3-4 months after enrollment).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05965648

SponsorBoston University Charles River Campus

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-01

Results submitted2025-09-22

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