Online Session Helps Caregivers Build Daily Independence in Autistic Youth
Tests a brief online session for caregivers of autistic youth aged 10 to 14.
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Registry title: Project Independence
Key facts
- Where
- Coral Gables, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of MiamiCoral Gables, United StatesTaking 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
- University of Miami
- Trial code
- NCT07572110
- Record updated
- 19 May 2026
- Original description
This project aims to develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a brief, online single-session intervention (SSI) for caregivers of autistic youth ages 10 to 14. The SSI, called Project Independence, is designed to give caregivers practical tools to support greater independence in daily living routines. To test the SSI, participants will be randomly assigned to either complete Project Independence or watch a time-matched, series of educational video with unrelated content.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Development and Evaluation of an Online, Caregiver-Directed Single Session Intervention for Building Independence in Daily Living Skills in Autistic Youth
This project aims to develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a brief, online single-session intervention (SSI) for caregivers of autistic youth ages 10 to 14. The SSI, called Project Independence, is designed to give caregivers practical tools to support greater independence in daily living routines. To test the SSI, participants will be randomly assigned to either complete Project Independence or watch a time-matched, series of educational video with unrelated content.
Inclusion: Any adult (age 18+) who is a parent, family member, or legal caregiver and is one of the main adults responsible for the daily care of an autistic youth in the targeted age range for at least half of the time; Those that currently reside in the United States; Those that have a mobile device (e.g., laptop, tablet, smartphone) or desktop computer and internet access sufficient for the delivery of the study assessments and online intervention; Those who may or may not report current clinically significant psychopathological symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, parental stress).
Exclusion: Adults unable to consent; Individuals who are not yet adults (i.e., infants, children, teenagers).