The Feasibility of a Remote Problem-Solving Intervention for Autistic Adolescents or Young Adults and a Caregiver

ConditionAutism
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age13-21
SponsorUniversity of Missouri-Columbia

About this trial

This project seeks to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a remote metacognitive strategy training intervention in transition-age autistic adolescents and young adults and a primary caregiver. We will also conduct limited efficacy testing.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Autistic adolescents aged 13-21 AND one primary parent, guardian, or caregiver aged 18 or older

At least one year remaining in high school

Ability to engage in reciprocal conversation

Ability to provide informed consent/assent as part of an adapted procedure designed to prevent coercion and protect the rights of autistic adolescents with or without intellectual disability

Disqualifiers

Severe or profound intellectual disability (IQ<35)

Severe mental health conditions that interfere with ability to participate in the intervention

Currently enrolled in community-based transition services redundant with remote PREP

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP)

Treatment groups

24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups