Benefits of Coding Training on Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Description

The purpose of the present study is to develop and evaluate the Technology Early Career Preparation Intervention (TECH-Prep) program with African American high school students with developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities include conditions such as Autism spectrum disorders, seizure disorders, behavior disorders, brain injury, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome/effects. This program is designed to increase technology career interests, self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, goal persistence, and increase entrance into post-secondary education or work subsequent to high school completion of African American youth with developmental disabilities.

Conditions

Developmental Disability

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of the present study is to develop and evaluate the Technology Early Career Preparation Intervention (TECH-Prep) program with African American high school students with developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities include conditions such as Autism spectrum disorders, seizure disorders, behavior disorders, brain injury, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome/effects. This program is designed to increase technology career interests, self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, goal persistence, and increase entrance into post-secondary education or work subsequent to high school completion of African American youth with developmental disabilities.

Evaluation of a Technology Early Career Preparation Intervention (TECH-Prep) for African American Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Benefits of Coding Training on Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Condition
Developmental Disability
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Madison

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53705

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Individuals of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds
  • * Diagnosed with a developmental disability
  • * Over 18 but under 24
  • * Have the capacity to provide informed consent
  • * Persons who are Caucasian
  • * Do not have a developmental disability
  • * Older than 24 years of age
  • * Unable to provide informed consent

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 24 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Wisconsin, Madison,

Timothy Tansey, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Study Record Dates

2026-06