Effect of a 9-Month Internship for the Transition Aged Military dependents with ASD

Abstract

The aims of the project are: 1. VCU will modify the Project SEARCH Plus ASD Model to meet the needs of military dependents with ASD. 2. VCU will implement the intervention based upon the Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports manual and will measure fidelity of implementation. 3. VCU will measure the impact of the intervention on the social communication, behavioral adjustment and employment outcomes of the military dependents who participate compared to an equal control group who do not receive the intervention. Aim 1 is accomplished, and Aims 2and 3 have been implemented. The Project SEARCH program is currently in its second year at the 773rd Mission Support Group, Joint Base Langley Eustis, Fort Eustis site. Additionally, all recruitment activities were completed for the second cohort of the project, with a total of 14 treatment group participants and 21 control group participants across the two cohorts thus far. In addition, all collaborating agencies have signed the memorandum of understanding. The relocation and deployment plan is currently is being piloted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1063952

Entities

People

  • Paul Wehman

Organizations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Autism
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Instructors
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Families
  • Military Medicine
  • Quality Of Life
  • Rehabilitation
  • Students
  • Training
  • Transitions

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.