A program to help young adults with autism maintain their jobs by focusing on their strengths

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This program evaluates the effectiveness of a strength-based training approach aimed at improving job maintenance skills for young adults on the autism spectrum. It utilizes the Kessler Foundation Strength Identification and Expression (KF-STRIDE®) tool, which helps participants identify and express their personal strengths to potential employers. The intervention seeks to shift the focus from traditional deficit-based methods to a more holistic approach that acknowledges the unique abilities of individuals with autism. By adapting this program specifically for job maintenance, the study aims to enhance employment satisfaction and retention among participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Lives in the United States of America
* Between the ages of 14-26
* Speaks English well and at a 4th grade reading level

Exclusion Criteria:

* Had a stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, or neurological injury or disease in the past(like brain tumor or epilepsy)
* Has a history of significant psychiatric illness(like schizophrenia or psychosis)
* Has uncontrolled seizures or other unstable medical complications

Where it's running

• Kessler Foundation
  East Hanover, New Jersey, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Helen Genova, Ph. D. — Kessler Foundation
• Study coordinator: Helen Genova, Ph. D.
• Email: hgenova@kesslerfoundation.org
• Phone: 973-324-8390

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.