Videogame-based Tool for Job Search and Executive Function Improvement in Adults With ASD

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-05-31

Study Completion Date

2021-07-31

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

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.

Primary Study Purpose

DEVICE_FEASIBILITY

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Use of Identifor and Companion+referral to employment agencies

This group will use the Identifor tool and Companion app for a period of 6 months. They will also receive standard referral to employment agencies.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Use of Identifor assessment tool and Companion app

Intervention Type DEVICE

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.

Referral to employment agencies

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard referral to employment agencies based on an individual's background, skillset, and preferences

Referral to employment agencies

This group will not use the Identifor tool and Companion app. They will only receive standard referral to employment agencies.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Referral to employment agencies

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard referral to employment agencies based on an individual's background, skillset, and preferences

Interventions

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Use 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.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Referral to employment agencies

Standard referral to employment agencies based on an individual's background, skillset, and preferences

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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