N/A N=27 Supportive Care

Development of a Family-Based Transition Planning Program for Culturally-Diverse Youth on the Autism Spectrum

Autism Spectrum Disorder · Family Relations

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Feb 2026

Primary outcome: Primary: Families FORWARD Program Acceptability Form — 52.00; 47.75 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Families FORWARD (Focusing on Relationships, Well-being, and Responsibility aheaD) (Behavioral)
Age: Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 14+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus
Primary completion: Sep 2024

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Families FORWARD Program Acceptability Form	52.00; 47.75	—
PRIMARY Transition Planning Activities Measure	46.08	—

Summary

The goal of this clinical study is to develop a community-based program to support family members of transition-aged youth on the autism spectrum to help them plan for the future. The main aims of the study are: 1. To develop the Families FORWARD program 2. To conduct proof-of-concept testing of the Families FORWARD program Participants will complete surveys before and after participating in the program and will participate in exit interviews at the end of the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Family Inclusion Criteria
Parents or primary caregivers of transition-aged youth on the autism spectrum:
Have one or more child(ren) on the autism spectrum who is/are ages 14-21 years old
Identify as the parent, legal guardian, and/or primary caregiver of the youth
Speak English fluently
Reside in Massachusetts
Youth on the autism spectrum:
Have an autism diagnosis OR identify as autistic
Age 14-21
Have ability to communicate verbally or in written format in English
Reside in Massachusetts

Exclusion Criteria: none

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