Pilot Trial of the RUBI Program for Autistic Adults

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if a redesigned version of the RUBI parenting intervention can reduce challenging behaviors and improve adaptive skills in autistic adults with co-occurring challenging behaviors. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the redesigned RUBI intervention feasible and acceptable for autistic adults and their families? * Does the redesigned RUBI intervention reduce challenging behaviors and enhance the quality of life for autistic adults? * Researchers will compare the redesigned RUBI intervention to an active control group, Introduction to the Science and Lived Experience of Autism (ISLEA), to see if RUBI is more effective in improving outcomes for autistic adults and their families. Participants will: * Attend sessions where they receive either the RUBI intervention or the ISLEA program. * Engage in activities designed to promote communication, co-regulation, and autonomy in the context of supporting autistic adults. * Complete assessments at the start, throughout, and at the end of the 20-week trial to evaluate outcomes such as challenging behaviors, adaptive skills, and quality of life.

NCT Number	NCT06593613
Lead Sponsor	Seattle Children's Hospital Collaborators: Els for Autism, Drexel University, University of Washington
Conditions	Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior, Parenting
Enrollment	80 participants
Start Date	2024-09-01
Primary Completion	2024-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2024-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2024-09-19