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Specialized Employment Program for Autism
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Led By Lawrence Fung, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by Lawrence Fung
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Between the ages of 18-55
Able to travel to work independently
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at screening, 3 months after onboarding at job position, 6 months after onboarding, 12 months after onboarding, 15 months after onboarding, 18 months after onboarding.
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will examine whether the Neurodiversity at Work Program at Stanford University improves employment outcomes for adults with autism spectrum disorder.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-55 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who can travel to work on their own. They should have completed an internship, pre-employment training, or both and must have a college degree. Participants need to have an IQ within the range of 60 and above, without significant current psychosocial stressors.
What is being tested?
The study tests the effectiveness of Stanford University's Neurodiversity at Work (NaW) Program compared to traditional vocational support. It aims to see if NaW helps adults with ASD maintain steady jobs and improve their quality of life.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves employment support programs rather than medical interventions, there are no direct side effects like those associated with medications or clinical treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 18 and 55 years old.
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I can travel to work on my own.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ at screening, 3 months after onboarding at job position, 6 months after onboarding, 12 months after onboarding, 15 months after onboarding, 18 months after onboarding.
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at screening, 3 months after onboarding at job position, 6 months after onboarding, 12 months after onboarding, 15 months after onboarding, 18 months after onboarding.
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Costs of Employee Turnover
Duration of Sustained Employment
Job Retention Rates
+2 moreSecondary study objectives
ANZ Financial Well-being Scale
Eisenberger's Perceived Organizational Support
Judge's Global Job Satisfaction
+5 moreOther study objectives
Autism Spectrum Quotient
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Rosenberg Scale of Self-Esteem
+2 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Neurodiversity at Work - Delayed Start (NaW-DS)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this group will receive typical orientation for neurotypical employees after onboarding. The support of peer mentor, job/life skills coach, vocational rehabilitation counselor, and a personal counselor will start 6 months after onboarding. Managers, co-workers, team buddies and mentors for all recruited and hired employees in both groups will receive the same specialized training to enhance their abilities to work with individuals with ASD.
Group II: Neurodiversity at Work (NaW) GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals in this group will receive a 6-week Autism at Work pre-employment training. Upon onboarding, each individual will be supported by a team manager, a team buddy, a peer mentor, a job/life skills coach, a vocational rehabilitation counselor, and a personal counselor. Ongoing support for members of support circles will be provided during the 12 weeks immediately after onboarding.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Rangam ConsultantsUNKNOWN
3R Behavioral SolutionsUNKNOWN
Lawrence FungLead Sponsor
Lawrence Fung, MD, PhDPrincipal Investigator - Stanford University
Stanford University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
1 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 18 and 55 years old.You have a level of intelligence that is equal to or greater than 90.You need to have a certain level of intelligence, as measured by an IQ test, to participate in the study. The range is between 60 and 90.You have completed an internship program, pre-employment training, or both.I can travel to work on my own.You have completed a college education.I have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).You don't have any major emotional or mental stressors currently affecting you, according to your medical history.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Neurodiversity at Work (NaW) Group
- Group 2: Neurodiversity at Work - Delayed Start (NaW-DS)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.