Evaluation and Refinement of KF-STRIDE Into the Interview!

Summary

Examine the acceptability, usability, feasibility, and initial efficacy of KF-STRIDE 3.0, the data from which will serve as a basis for a future fully powered RCT

Detailed Description

Although KF-STRIDE 2.0 was designed to support youth on the spectrum, its current design may not be appropriate for adults. Thus, the current proposal will support development activities to significantly adapt KF-STRIDE 2.0 to meet the specific needs of adults with autism. As part of development, the investigators will partner with the autism community, using mixed methodology to ensure the investigators' modifications are performed with community-engaged methods. The investigators will invite adults with autism, family members, employers, and vocational counselors to provide feedback to guide the modifications to KF-STRIDE. The investigators will then test the acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, and initial efficacy of KF-STRIDE 3.0 among adults on the spectrum. Obtaining employment is essential to individuals on the spectrum as it can lead to improved community integration, increased social networking, and a means to contribute to society as productive citizens. Overall, the investigators propose to adapt a treatment that has strong potential to help adults with autism improve their job interview skills that will lead to increased employment.

Eligibility Criteria

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