Aut-CARE program to support thinking and emotions in young autistic adults
Studies how a new program may help autistic young adults with thinking and emotional skills.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Aut-CARE Intervention to Improve Cognitive and Emotional Functioning in Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Key facts
- Where
- Barcelona, SpainSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 16 and 30 years old?
Source: NCT07041502, who can take part
Where in Spain
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de lHospital de la Santa Creu i Sant PauBarcelona, SpainTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
- Trial code
- NCT07041502
- Record updated
- 27 June 2025
- Original description
Currently, many autistic youths struggle to adapt to academic programs or the workforce, often turning to third-sector organizations such as specialized associations and foundations. This may be due to factors such as emotional dysregulation and executive dysfunction, which interfere with their psychosocial adaptation abilities, leading to anxiety and depression. These challenges have a neurobiological basis tied to the unique complexities of the autistic brain, which experiences emotional and cognitive overload and lacks attentional filters. To address this issue, the emotional and executive functioning of autistic youths at the Friends Foundation will be assessed through objective and subjective assessments.Read full original descriptionShow less
Co-creation of the Aut-CARE Intervention to Improve the Cognitive and Emotional Functioning of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum and Facilitate Their Socio-occupational Integration
Currently, many autistic youths struggle to adapt to academic programs or the workforce, often turning to third-sector organizations such as specialized associations and foundations. This may be due to factors such as emotional dysregulation and executive dysfunction, which interfere with their psychosocial adaptation abilities, leading to anxiety and depression. These challenges have a neurobiological basis tied to the unique complexities of the autistic brain, which experiences emotional and cognitive overload and lacks attentional filters. To address this issue, the emotional and executive functioning of autistic youths at the Friends Foundation will be assessed through objective and subjective assessments.
This data collection will serve as a foundation for conceptualizing and co-creating a more realistic affective-cognitive remediation program, integrating user perspectives (conceptualization of interventions for systematic implementation). The program aims to improve the socio-occupational and emotional adaptation difficulties that often contribute to mental health challenges within this underserved population. It is important to highlight that many existing programs focus on cognitive training and social skills, neglecting strategies for adaptation and emotional regulation. This project will stand out for its inclusive design, featuring a representative sample of both sexes, overcoming the usual limitation of male-centered approaches.
Inclusion: Subjects aged 16 to 30 years (male, female, and non-binary); Attending one or more services of the Friends Foundation (Prelaboral Friends, Laboral Friends, and EducaFriends); Diagnosed with ASD (according to DSM-5 criteria), levels 1 or 2, and without intellectual disability (IQ > 80).
Exclusion: None.