N/A N=48 Randomized Treatment

Effect of a 9-Month Internship Intervention for Military Dependents With ASD

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Dec 2024

Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Competitive Integrated Employment Rates — 12; 0 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Project Search plus ASD Supports (Behavioral)
Age: Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
Primary completion: May 2021

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in Competitive Integrated Employment Rates	12; 0	—

Summary

The aims of the project are: 1. VCU will modify the Project SEARCH Plus ASD Model to meet the needs of military dependents with ASD. 2. VCU will implement the intervention based upon the Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports manual and will measure fidelity of implementation. 3. VCU will measure the impact of the intervention on the social communication, behavioral adjustment and employment outcomes of the military dependents who participate compared to an equal control group who do not receive the intervention. Aim 1 is accomplished, and Aims 2 and 3 have been implemented. The Project SEARCH program is currently in its second year at the 773rd Mission Support Group, Joint Base Langley Eustis, Fort Eustis site. Additionally, all recruitment activities were completed for the second cohort of the project, with a total of 14 treatment group participants and 21 control group participants across the two cohorts thus far. In addition, all collaborating agencies have signed the memorandum of understanding. The relocation and deployment plan is currently is being piloted.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Has an ASD
Between 18 - 21 years old
Seeking community based employment upon graduation from high school
Attends participating school
Eligible for funding through the Virginia Department of Aging and Vocational Rehabilitation
Has personal independence
Is able to pass a drug screen and felony record check and immunizations up-to-date for employment purposes
Is military dependent or connected

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to provide consent or assent
Does not meet inclusion criteria

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