30 Participants Needed

Strength-Based Intervention for Autism

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Overseen ByKatarina Reduzzi, MA
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Kessler Foundation
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The investigators are looking to evaluate how effective a strength-based intervention may be in improving job interview skills in young adults. The investigators are examining the effects of this intervention in young adults who may have difficulty with job interviews, and who may want to improve these skills.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is the Strength-Based Intervention for Autism, also known as KF-STRIDE®, safe for humans?

The high-intensity exercise program for children with autism was found to be safe, with no injuries reported during the study.12345

How does the KF-STRIDE® treatment for autism differ from other treatments?

KF-STRIDE® is unique because it focuses on a strength-based approach, which may emphasize building on the individual's existing abilities and strengths rather than solely addressing deficits. This approach can be different from traditional treatments that often focus on reducing symptoms or behaviors associated with autism.36789

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment KF-STRIDE® for autism?

Research shows that early intervention programs can help children with autism improve their development and reduce challenging behaviors. Additionally, physical activity interventions have been found to enhance social skills and physical fitness in children with autism, suggesting that treatments incorporating these elements may be beneficial.17101112

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Helen Genova, Ph. D.

Principal Investigator

Kessler Foundation

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for young adults aged 14-26 in the USA who have Autism or are on the Autism Spectrum and want to improve their job interview skills. Participants should speak English well and be able to read at a 4th grade level.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants engage in the KF-STRIDE web-based intervention to improve job interview skills by learning to identify and communicate their employable strengths.

6-8 weeks
Web-based sessions

Immediate Post-Test

Assessment of job interview skills, strengths knowledge, and other related measures immediately after the intervention.

1 week

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for employment status and other outcomes 6 months after the intervention.

6 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • KF-STRIDE®
Trial Overview The KF-STRIDE® program, a strength-based intervention designed to enhance job interview abilities in young adults with Autism, is being tested for its effectiveness in this study.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Treatment GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Kessler Foundation

Lead Sponsor

Trials
190
Recruited
11,300+

Published Research Related to This Trial

Early intervention programs for children with autism have shown positive effects in improving developmental functioning and reducing maladaptive behaviors, based on randomized controlled trials, although the long-term impact on independence and social functioning remains unclear.
Currently, no treatments for early autism meet the highest efficacy standards, with only a few being classified as 'possibly efficacious,' indicating that more rigorous research is needed to identify the most effective interventions.
Evidence-based comprehensive treatments for early autism.Rogers, SJ., Vismara, LA.[2022]
A meta-analysis of 29 studies involving 1009 youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) found that physical activity interventions have a moderate overall effect (g = 0.62) on various developmental outcomes.
The interventions showed particularly strong positive effects on skills such as locomotor abilities, manipulative skills, social functioning, and muscular strength, reinforcing physical activity as an effective strategy for supporting youth with ASD.
The effect of physical activity interventions on youth with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis.Healy, S., Nacario, A., Braithwaite, RE., et al.[2019]
A 12-week physical activity intervention with 25 children on the autism spectrum led to significant improvements in ball skills and isometric push-up performance, indicating enhanced physical fitness and motor competence.
The study found a correlation between motor skills and autism symptoms, suggesting that improving physical abilities may positively impact the overall health and development of children with autism.
Promoting Positive Health Outcomes in an Urban Community-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Preschool Aged Children on the Autism Spectrum.Ketcheson, L., Staples, K., Pitchford, EA., et al.[2023]

Citations

Evidence-based comprehensive treatments for early autism. [2022]
The effect of physical activity interventions on youth with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis. [2019]
Promoting Positive Health Outcomes in an Urban Community-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Preschool Aged Children on the Autism Spectrum. [2023]
Reliable and Feasible Fitness Testing for Children on the Autism Spectrum. [2020]
Combined Physical Training Strategies Improve Physical Fitness, Behavior, and Social Skills of Autistic Children. [2023]
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complementary-Integrative Medicine. [2023]
Feasibility and Associated Physical Performance Outcomes of a High-Intensity Exercise Program for Children With Autism. [2021]
Effects of a teacher training program to promote physically active play among preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders. [2021]
Dietary and Supplement-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder. [2020]
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Early intervention for autism with a parent-delivered Qigong massage program: a randomized controlled trial. [2022]
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Physical and Psychosocial Impact of a University-Based, Volunteer Student-Led Running Program for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. [2019]
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Running Biomechanics of Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder. [2022]
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