Skip to main content

Table 1 BOOST-A™ overview

From: Evaluation of the effectiveness of an online transition planning program for adolescents on the autism spectrum: trial protocol

Module

Description

Who and where

Objectives addressed

Introduction

Information about the process and what to expect in the program, and why it is important to engage in transition planning from an early age

Adolescent and their parent/s at home

1, 2, 4

1. About Me

Six activities to identify the adolescent’s interests, strengths, work preferences, training goals, life skills and learning style

Adolescent and their parent/s at home

2, 3, 4, 5

2. My Team

Guides how to identify a team of people to support the adolescent in their transition planning, and how to book the first team meeting. Adolescents choose how they want to get involved in the team meetings, with graded prompts provided

Adolescent and their parent/s at home

2, 4, 5

3. First Meeting

Guides the first meeting; when the team are provided with recommendations for job areas and goals based on the adolescent’s strengths and evidence from the literature

Adolescent, their parent/s and their team at the first meeting

2, 3, 4, 5

4. My Progress

Guides the progress meetings; when the team review how the adolescent’s goals are progressing; and discuss positive learning experiences

Adolescent, their parent/s and their team at subsequent team meetings

2, 3, 4, 5