Testing Supported Employment for Autistic Young Adults
This study is testing a program called Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) for Autism (IPS-AUT) to help young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities find and keep jobs. IPS-AUT is a behavioral approach designed to help people get competitive, integrated employment (jobs in typical workplaces alongside people without disabilities). The study wants to see if IPS-AUT is practical to use, acceptable to participants, and effective in helping young adults with autism get and keep jobs. You might be able to join if you are 18-40 years old, have an autism diagnosis, and are a client of a California supported employment agency. The study aims to have at least 50% of participants successfully find competitive jobs and for the program to be at least 75% feasible and acceptable. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 60 participants. It is a Hybrid Type 1 trial, meaning it evaluates both the effectiveness and the implementation of the IPS-AUT program.
- What's involved
- Not specified in the trial record.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- The main employment outcomes, like finding and keeping a job, will be measured at 18 months.
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Testing an Evidence-Based Supported Employment Model in Autistic Young Adults
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Marjorie Solomon, PhD, MBA · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of California, Davis
Who to contact
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What this trial measures
- Feasibility of IPS Implementation18 months
Measure: Agency feasibility ratings and IPS fidelity reviews. Assessment Method: Trained IPS fidelity reviews will assess fidelity using the IPS Fidelity Scale (Bond et al., 2012) at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Additionally, feasibility will be assessed through participant, parent, and provider ratings on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = not feasible at all, 5 = highly feasible). Expect outcome: Achieve good fidelity at the 12-month fidelity review. Achieve at least 75% feasibility.
- Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Attainment18 months
Measure: CIE attainment log Assessment Method: Monthly reports on employment status will be collected via phone or in virtual meetings with providers. Employment status will be categorized as "Employed in CIE," "Not Employed," or "Transitioned Out of CIE." Expect outcome: Minimum of 50% CIE attainment success.
- Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Retention18 months
Measure: CIE retention log Assessment Method: Monthly reports on employment status will be collected via phone or in virtual meetings with providers. Employment status will be verified as "Employed in CIE," "Not Employed," or "Transitioned Out of CIE." Expect outcome: Minimum of 50% CIE retention.
- Acceptability of IPS Implementation18 months
Measure: Participant, parent, and provider satisfaction. Assessment Method: Surveys using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = not satisfied at all, 5 = very satisfied) to assess satisfaction with IPS services and overall perceived value of the intervention. Expect outcome: Achieve at least 75% acceptability.
- Parent/Carer Engagement18 months
Measure: Family Engagement Survey Assessment Method: Monthly surveys will be collected via phone or online to collect information on family involvement and satisfaction with the services their family member is receiving. Family members/carers will rate their involvement and satisfaction on a Likert scale survey.
- Work-Related Social Cognition18 months
Work-related social cognition is evaluated to understand its impact on functional outcomes such as planning, problem-solving, and attention, which are critical to employment success. Assessment Method: The Adult Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF-2A) will be used to measure these cognitive abilities.