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Dunlop, Aline-Wendy; Fabian, Hilary – Open University Press, 2006
An increased emphasis on an early start in group day care and educational settings for young children means that by the time children enter statutory education, they may already have had several transitional experiences: each will have an impact. This book explores early transitions from a variety of international perspectives. Each chapter is…
Descriptors: Social Systems, Curriculum Development, Young Children, Parent Participation
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Rossi, Robert J.; Wolman, Jean M. – Journal of Special Education, 1988
Project MAP (Model Accounting Plan) is a demographic accounting model for monitoring the transitions of special education students through the school system and after graduation. MAP predicts the students' paths, considering the student's age, handicap, and instructional setting. Discussed are a pilot test and the model's potential benefits and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Expectation, Models
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Brotherson, Mary Jane; And Others – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1993
Five strategies to support young adults with disabilities who are making the transition into adulthood include (1) encouraging parents to have early expectations for community life; (2) helping parents realize the importance of their role; (3) helping parents honor their children's choices; (4) involving social support networks; and (5) addressing…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Employment Potential, Expectation
Nehring, Wendy M. – 1990
The study examined agreement and disagreement between 24 adolescents (age 15-20) with chronic illness and their mothers on questions relating to the adolescent's transition into adulthood. The subjects were divided into two groups: one with mobility impairments and one with general health impairments. Areas examined included health, finances,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Childhood Needs, Chronic Illness, Communication Skills