SOAR

Studying Outcomes of Autistic Individuals Transitioning to Adulthood

Principle Investigators: Lauren Kenworthy- Children’s National Hospital, Benjamin Yerys- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Grant: A Longitudinal Study Identifying Psychological and Service Delivery Targets to Improve Daily Living Skills and Quality of Life Outcomes Among Transition-age Autistic Youth

Project Description: This study looks at how access to services and self-determination and executive functioning (problem solving and planning) skills might influence daily living skills (taking care of oneself, taking care of a living space, and getting around in the community) and how changes in self-care, domestic, and community skills influence autistic individuals' quality of life as they transition out of high school.

Who can participate? Autistic teens/young adults who are in their last two years of high school or a transition program and have an FSIQ > 50

Contact: Kat Sharp, ksharp@childrensnational.org