STEPS Implementation Trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study is looking at how well a program called STEPS helps young adults (ages 16-25) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prepare for adulthood. STEPS is a type of behavioral counseling designed to improve skills like self-knowledge and self-regulation. Researchers will compare STEPS to the usual behavioral counseling (Services as usual or SAU) provided in the community. To join, you need to be 16-25 years old, have an ASD diagnosis, want to participate in STEPS, and have a parent or caregiver who can complete assessments. The main goal is to see if STEPS improves your "Transition Readiness" (how prepared you feel for adulthood) after 30 days. The study aims to enroll 80 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design
This is an interventional study comparing two types of behavioral counseling: STEPS and Services as usual (SAU). It plans to enroll 80 participants aged 16-25.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your readiness for transition to adulthood will be measured at 30 days after starting the program.

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NCT05695885

STEPS Implementation Trial

UNKNOWN
NAAges 16–25InterventionalHealth services
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
~80 participants
Updated 2024-08-16 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:STEPSServices as usual (SAU)

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Transition Readiness Scale-Revised
Measured over 30 days
Autism Spectrum Disorder

NCT05695885

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Center o=for Youth Development and Intervention

    Tuscaloosa, Alabamastudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

16-25 years of age
have confirmed diagnosis of ASD
want to participate in STEPS
have a caregiver/parent who can complete assessments

Exclusion

presence of suicidal/homicidal intent
  • Transition Readiness Scale-Revised30 days

    This caregiver and self-report questionnaire has a range of possible scores from 30 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater readiness.assigned condition. Scores are categorical in nature: 0 = no evidence of progression toward goals, 1 = some evidence, 2 = strong evidence of progression toward goals.