Testing an Evidence-Based Supported Employment Model in Autistic Young Adults

Part of paid clinical trials in Sacramento, California.

Sponsor
University of California, Davis
Study ID
NCT06829264
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 40 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Individualized Placement and Support Model — BEHAVIORAL
    The Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) model is an evidence-based approach to supported employment designed to help individuals with disabilities achieve and maintain competitive integrated employment (CIE). IPS emphasizes person-centered planning, rapid engagement, and focusing on individual strengths and preferences. Key features include prioritizing CIE, eligibility based on the desire to work, integration of employment services with mental health support, rapid job searches, tailored job development, and time-unlimited, individualized support. IPS also provides benefits counseling to help participants manage employment while maintaining government benefits. For this study, IPS is adapted to meet the needs of autistic individuals by enhancing provider training and family involvement to improve outcomes.
  • Supportive Employment Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    This intervention consists of a weekly series of sessions designed for adult consumers, incorporating supportive elements inspired by the ACCESS (Acquiring Career, Coping, Executive, and Social Skills) program developed at the UC Davis MIND Institute. The sessions will provide time to discuss consumer experiences, give general guidance and some training in employment-related skills, including resume building, job interviewing, and strategies for giving and receiving feedback in the workplace.

Study Details

This study aims to enhance employment outcomes for young adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through the implementation of an evidence-based supported employment model known as Individual Placement and Support for Autism (IPS-AUT). The study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of IPS-AUT in promoting Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE). The trial will involve partnerships with supported employment agencies, training providers in IPS-AUT, and assessing employment outcomes and implementation factors. The ultimate goal is to create a scalable, evidence-based employment support model for individuals with autism.

Key Dates

Start date
Aug 1, 2025
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Dec 1, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Treatment Group - Agencies Receiving IPS
    Participating agencies will be randomized, with 2/3 of agencies receiving IPS first. The estimated total number of agencies = 6 (each referring 10 consumers), meaning that 4 agencies (40 clients) would be assigned to receive IPS training first. These agencies will be expected to deliver IPS services for a duration of 12 months.
  • Active Comparator: Control Group - Agencies Receiving Supportive Employment Intervention
    One third of the agencies (approximately 2 agencies and 20 consumers) will be assigned to the wait-list control group will continue to provide their usual services during the first 12 months. In addition, clients of these agencies will be offered a Supportive Employment Intervention, which includes weekly sessions offering support with some help on employment-related skills such as resume building, job interviewing, and workplace communication strategies.

Primary Outcome Measure

Feasibility of IPS Implementation [ Time Frame: 18 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of California, Davis MIND InstituteSacramentoCalifornia95817
Jo Ann Yon Hernandez, PhD
[email protected]
916-287-8946
Megan Smith, BA
[email protected]
9168573786
Marjorie Solomon, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Jo Ann Yon Hernandez, PhD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
University of California, Davis MIND InstituteSacramentoCalifornia95817
Jo Ann Yon Hernandez, PhD
[email protected]
916-703-0389

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