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New school program boosts executive function in autistic teens

NCT ID NCT05017779

Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a school-based program called Unstuck & On Target: High School for autistic teens. The program teaches skills like flexibility, planning, and self-advocacy through 25 lessons led by school staff. Researchers measured changes in classroom behavior and daily living skills in 178 students. The goal is to help teens succeed in school and after graduation.

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Active substance
Unstuck & On Target: High School (behavioral curriculum)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide schools with an effective, low-cost tool to help autistic teens build skills for independence and adult life.
What could go wrong
This is a completed effectiveness trial, but results may vary across schools and students. The program relies on school staff training, which could affect consistency.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

178 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

14 to 22 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Cognitive/Behavioral capacity to benefit and understand Unstuck material as determined by teacher guided by probes related to pragmatic language that align with verbal demands of the curriculum. 2. Evidence of autism supported by at least one of the following: * Eligible and/or receiving school-based services or supports for autism * Prior clinical diagnosis of autism from a qualified health professional (as indicated by parent report) * Demonstrates characteristics of autism consistent with DSM-5, as judged by a clinical autism expert, based on all available information gathered through the screening, consenting, and testing process (including information gathered through the Social Communication Questionnaire via parent/teacher report, and SRS-2,) 3. Capacity to benefit and understand unstuck material as determined by teacher Exclusion Criteria: 1. Students must have a level of proficiency in English to complete questionnaires and study procedures in English. Parents must have a level of proficiency in English or Spanish to complete questionnaires and study procedures in English or Spanish. 2. Student is not able to participate in UOT:HS due to their schedule or ability to benefit from curriculum material as determined by teacher.

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Conditions

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Adolescent Behavior autism spectrum disorder

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Adolescent behavior Autism spectrum disorder Executive dysfunction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children's National Hospital

    Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States

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