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The Effectiveness of an Autistic-delivered Peer-support Intervention for Autistic Adults: Community Autism Peer Specialist (CAPS) Program
Sponsor: Drexel University
Summary
The number of autistic adults reached 5.4 million in the United States in 2017 and is projected to continue to rise, but evidence-based practices to optimize their health and well-being are limited and poor outcomes are common. This study will leverage existing infrastructure to finalize the development of a novel support service provided by peers with lived experience, incorporating input from autistic peer specialists, autism researchers, peer support researchers, and experts in peer support training. Investigators will then conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of the service while also examining the feasibility, acceptability, and implementation procedures in preparation for future large-scale testing and dissemination.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2023-02-09
Completion Date
2025-08-31
Last Updated
2024-08-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
CAPS
Community Autism Peer Support is a one-to-one autistic-delivered peer support, community-based intervention focused on independent living and participation.
Locations (1)
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States