The Feasibility of a Remote Problem-Solving Intervention for Autistic Adolescents or Young Adults and a Caregiver
Recruiting
The Effect of Dyadic Metacognitive Strategy Training in Autistic Youth or Young Adults and a Primary Caregiver
Who can join
Ages 13 to 21 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Autistic adolescents aged 13-21 AND one primary parent, guardian, or caregiver aged 18 or older * At least one year remaining in high school * Ability to engage in reciprocal conversation * Ability to provide informed consent/assent as part of an adapted procedure designed to prevent coercion and protect the rights of autistic adolescents with or without intellectual disability Exclusion Criteria: * Severe or profound intellectual disability (IQ\<35) * Severe mental health conditions that interfere with ability to participate in the intervention * Currently enrolled in community-based transition services redundant with remote PREP
About the study
This project seeks to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a remote metacognitive strategy training intervention in transition-age autistic adolescents and young adults and a primary caregiver. We will also conduct limited efficacy testing.
What is being tested
- Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP) (behavioral)
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia · Participants: 24 · Started: Apr 8, 2026
Contact the study team
- Melanie M. Tkach, PhD · Phone: 573-882-0992
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07216196
Locations in the U.S.
| Missouri | University of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.