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

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Family Relations

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05965648

Run by

Boston University Charles River Campus

People needed

27

Starts

2023-09-02

Expected to finish

2024-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-13

Who can join

Age: 14 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Family 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
• Have ability to communicate verbally or in written format in English
• Reside in Massachusetts
• Exclusion Criteria: none

Where it is running

• Boston University — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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