Facilitating Employment for Youth With Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder focused on measuring Autism, ASD, Competitive Integrated Employment, Project SEARCH, Outcomes, Support Intensity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: (1) student in a local public school where the research was being conducted, (2) had a medical diagnosis of ASD or educational identification of autism, (3) was between the ages of 18-21 on the first day of the next school year, (4) displayed independent self-care, including using the bathroom, eating, and moving from place to place independently (5) had eligibility for funding through the state vocational rehabilitation agency, and (6) had continued eligibility for public school services -
Exclusion Criteria: Unable to provide consent or assent
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Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Experimental
Control
Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports
Attend assigned high school for 9 months
Attend Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports for 9 months