Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to assess the efficacy of Identifor, a strength- based, person-centered, vocational assessment tool to develop a more effective way to identify individual abilities, skills, and interests. Identifor uses computer games specifically designed for young adults with ASD.
Interventions
DEVICEUse of Identifor assessment tool and Companion app
Identifor pinpoints what players excel at by using objective metrics and quantifiable data to collect information relevant to employment, including Multiple Intelligence, Executive Function, and personality themes. Companion is a 24/7 personalized aide for teens and adults iwth special needs that uses and artificial intelligence avatar to have back-and-forth conversations with users in a meaningful way to support the user in different domains of their everyday lives including public transit, managing personal schedules, and money management.
OTHERReferral to employment agencies
Standard referral to employment agencies based on an individual's background, skillset, and preferences
Sponsors
Stanford University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Randomization into two groups A and B. Group Intervention or group A will comprise of participants who will be given usual referrals to pre-employment training, and will not use Identifor or Companion app. Intervention or group B will comprise of participants who were randomly selected to use Identifor and Companion app, in addition to referrals to pre-employment training.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* IQ above 60 * Diagnosis of ASD as confirmed by qualified clinician (including Dr. Fung), and if necessary the administration of Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and/or Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G) * Age 18 to 55 * Adults who are physically healthy * able to travel to work independently
Exclusion criteria
* DSM-5 diagnosis of other severe psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of securing internship, part-time, or full-time positions | 6 months after initiation of referral | Percentage of participants securing internship, part-time, or full-time positions |
| Level of satisfaction | 3 months after initiation of referral | The level of participant satisfaction will be determined from a Likert scale (Very satisfied, Somewhat satisfied, Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, Somewhat dissatisfied, and Very dissatisfied). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function for Adults (BRIEF-A) | 6 months after initiation of referral | measure of executive function for adults |
Outcome results
None listed