A program to help young adults with autism maintain their jobs by focusing on their strengths
A Strength-Based Employment Maintenance Program for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
NA · Kessler Foundation · NCT06255925
This study tests a new program that helps young adults with autism keep their jobs by focusing on their strengths and teaching them how to showcase those strengths to employers.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 26 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kessler Foundation (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (East Hanover, New Jersey) |
| Trial ID | NCT06255925 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are young adults aged 14-26 on the autism spectrum who are looking to improve their job maintenance skills.
Not a fit: Patients with significant psychiatric illnesses or neurological conditions may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve job retention and satisfaction for young adults with autism.
How similar studies have performed: While strength-based approaches are gaining traction, this specific program is novel and has not been previously tested in individuals with autism.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
East Hanover, New Jersey
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Autism, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD