Improving daily living skills for autistic adolescents transitioning to adulthood
Official title: A Multisite RCT of a Daily Living Skills Intervention for Autistic Adolescents Prior to the Transition to Adulthood
Funded at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-11121765 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping autistic teens learn important everyday skills like cooking, hygiene, and managing money so they can live more independently, and it offers flexible sessions either in-person or online to fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | June 19, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $661,679 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD113529-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11121765 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are autistic adolescents aged 12-20 who do not have an intellectual disability and are looking to improve their daily living skills.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not on the autism spectrum or those with significant intellectual disabilities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing daily living skills (DLS) in autistic adolescents who do not have an intellectual disability. The intervention, called Surviving and Thriving in the Real World (STRW), aims to teach essential skills such as hygiene, cooking, and money management, which are crucial for independent living. The program has shown promising results in previous trials, demonstrating significant improvements in DLS over a 14-week period. Participants will engage in either in-person or telehealth sessions, making it accessible and adaptable to their needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved independence and quality of life for autistic adolescents as they transition into adulthood.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot trials of the STRW intervention have shown significant success in improving daily living skills, indicating a strong potential for this larger study.
Where this research is happening
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Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duncan, Amie Marie — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Duncan, Amie Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.