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Testing Conversational Agents as a Digital Companion

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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

There is a need and opportunity to improve the supports, transitions, and life outcomes of people with autism spectrum disorder. Compared to their neurotypical peers, autistic teenagers and adults report poorer mental health and quality of life and have higher rates of unemployment or underemployment and low participation in post-secondary education. Nearly 40% spend little or no time with friends. Although autism awareness has grown considerably in recent decades, much more can be done to improve the life outcomes for people with autism. Cost-effective, affordable and scalable support systems are needed as well as ongoing assessments and personalized support plans that focus on individual strengths and challenges in different contexts (college, work, community life) across the life span. This requires adaptive interventions and regular consultation with and between stakeholders. It also

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * formal autism diagnosis per qualified professional. * holds a job, volunteers, or attends college/vocational school where they participate in regular course work, classrooms, settings. * drives or independently uses public transportation/ride share. * makes medical decisions and manages finances. * purchases groceries and cooks meals. * engages in leisure activities with peers. * reads and comprehends spoken and written English. * able to complete surveys and informed consent independently. * able and willing to identify a trusted informant (such as a good friend, parent proxy or mentor who knows them well) for additional context, if needed. (11) 24/7 access to a personal mobile phone with SMS text capability. Exclusion Criteria: * an intellectual disability. * serious mental illness requiring psychiatric evaluation, intervention or in-patient hospitalizations in the past month. * suicidal ideation or attempts in the past month. * diagnosed sleep disorder in the past month. * pregnancy. * planned absences that interfere with study participation.
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What it tests

  • self-directed goal coaching
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Where

3 sites
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Bloomington, United States
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
Norton Children's Autism Center502-588-0736 x 50608
Louisville, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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