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Skillern, Sean; Carter, Erik W. – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2021
The transition to adulthood can be a challenging time for adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its complexity, however, may be magnified for families who have immigrated to the United States. This study examined the transition expectations and experiences of six first-generation, Latino parents and their transition-aged…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Parent Aspiration, Parents, Adolescents
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Carter, Erik W.; Brock, Matthew E.; Trainor, Audrey A. – Journal of Special Education, 2014
Although federal law now mandates age-appropriate transition assessment as a key component of high-quality transition planning, little research exists to guide educators on what they might learn when undertaking this process. In this study, the authors examined teacher and parent assessments of the transition-related strengths and needs of 134…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Planning, Severe Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities