Family-Based Program for Autism

Boston, MA

N/A

Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by Boston University Charles River Campus

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Age 14-21

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 3 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to create a program called Families FORWARD to help families of young adults with autism plan for the future. Participants will take surveys before and after the program and will also have exit interviews.

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Who is the study for?

This trial is for families in Massachusetts with youth aged 14-21 on the autism spectrum. Participants must be parents, guardians, or primary caregivers fluent in English and able to communicate verbally or in writing.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is developing 'Families FORWARD,' a community program aimed at helping culturally-diverse families plan for their autistic youth's future. It involves surveys and interviews before and after the program to test its effectiveness.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is not a drug trial but an educational and support program, there are no medical side effects. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological impacts from discussing sensitive topics.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 14 and 21 years old.

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Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 3 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Families FORWARD Program Acceptability Form

Transition Planning Activities

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Families FORWARDExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This is a single-arm trial of a new transition planning program for families of youth on the autism spectrum. The program includes six or seven bi-weekly parent sessions, three of which are optional for the youth to attend. The program will be facilitated by community-based service providers who work with transition-aged youth on the autism spectrum and/or their families.

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