Improving job interview skills for young adults with autism
A Strength-Based Intervention to Improve Job Interview Skills in Young Adults in a Community Setting
NA · Kessler Foundation · NCT06380569
This study is testing a new online program to help young adults with autism improve their job interview skills by focusing on their strengths.
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 | NCT06380569 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of KF-STRIDE, a web-based intervention designed to enhance job interview skills in young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participants will learn to identify their unique strengths and practice articulating these strengths in socially appropriate ways during interviews. The intervention will be implemented in collaboration with Spectrum Works, a non-profit organization that provides job training for autistic youth. The goal is to assess the real-world applicability of KF-STRIDE, building on promising pilot data from a lab-based setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 14-26 with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are seeking to improve their job interview skills.
Not a fit: Patients with significant psychiatric illnesses or neurological conditions may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve job interview outcomes for young adults with autism, enhancing their employability.
How similar studies have performed: While similar interventions have shown promise in controlled settings, this study aims to evaluate KF-STRIDE's effectiveness in a real-world community context.
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 Spectrum Disorder