Aut-CARE Intervention to Improve Cognitive and Emotional Functioning in Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder With Absence of Functional Language
In brief
Currently, many autistic youths struggle to adapt to academic programs or the workforce, often turning to third-sector organizations such as specialized associations and foundations. This may be due to factors such as emotional dysregulation and executive dysfunction, which interfere with their psychosocial adaptation abilities, leading to anxiety and depression. These challenges have a neurobiological basis tied to the unique complexities of the autistic brain, which experiences emotional and cognitive overload and lacks attentional filters. To address this issue, the emotional and executive functioning of autistic youths at the Friends Foundation will be assessed through objective and subjective assessments. This data collection will serve as a foundation for conceptualizing and co-creating a more realistic affective-cognitive remediation program, integrating user perspectives (conceptualization of interventions for systematic implementation). The program aims to improve the socio-occupational and emotional adaptation difficulties that often contribute to mental health challenges within this underserved population. It is important to highlight that many existing programs focus on cognitive training and social skills, neglecting strategies for adaptation and emotional regulation. This project will stand out for its inclusive design, featuring a representative sample of both sexes, overcoming the usual limitation of male-centered approaches.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07041502
- Run by
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
- People needed
- 37
- Starts
- 2024-10-16
- Expected to finish
- 2026-09-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-06-27
Who can join
Age: 16 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Subjects aged 16 to 30 years (male, female, and non-binary)
- Attending one or more services of the Friends Foundation (Prelaboral Friends, Laboral Friends, and EducaFriends).
- Diagnosed with ASD (according to DSM-5 criteria), levels 1 or 2, and without intellectual disability (IQ > 80).
You may not qualify if…
- None
Where it is running
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de lHospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau — Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (enrolling)
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