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Hart, Sarah M. – International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2022
This paper is a methodological reflection drawn from a study on the transition from school into young adulthood in Aotearoa New Zealand. During this process, the personal priorities of young adults with significant disabilities often becomes overpowered by those involved in their post-school planning. Through the experiences of young adults living…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Young Adults, Severe Disabilities, Students with Disabilities
Audrey A. Moore – ProQuest LLC, 2021
The purpose of this qualitative study was to evaluate the effectiveness of transitional preparatory programs from the perspective of parents and teachers in North Carolina. The following three research questions guided this research inquiry: Based on parent and teacher perspectives, how did the high school transitional program facilitate success…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Post High School Guidance, Severe Disabilities, Readiness
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Howard, Maureen; Reed, Alexandra S.; Francis, Grace L. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2021
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA; 2004) requires that special education teachers include transition in student individualized education plans (IEPs) in preparation for adulthood. The law also requires that, at a minimum, educators invite students with disabilities to attend their IEP meetings starting no later than…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Students with Disabilities, Special Education, Transitional Programs
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Luitwieler, Nicole; Luijkx, Jorien; Stege, Heleen A.; Grootoonk, Anneke; Schans, Cees P.; Putten, Annette A. J.; Waninge, Aly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: For families with adolescent children, the transition to adulthood is usually challenging. This period may be extra demanding for families with a child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities due to the child's strong and persistent support needs. To support these families during this phase and to facilitate the transition…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adolescent Development, Family Role, Severe Intellectual Disability
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Awsumb, Jessica; Schutz, Michele; Carter, Erik; Schwartzman, Ben; Burgess, Leah; Lounds Taylor, Julie – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2022
The road to employment begins in high school. However, few youth with severe disabilities currently participate in paid employment before graduation. The purpose of this study was to map the breadth of barriers that can hinder youth from accessing this influential transition experience. We held individual (n = 8) and focus group (n = 16)…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Students with Disabilities, Barriers, Employment Level
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Hart, Sarah M.; Hill, Mary F.; Gaffney, Janet S. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: This study investigated transition, or school leaving, as experienced by young adults living in Aotearoa New Zealand who had significant intellectual and developmental disabilities. Method: To investigate these typically unheard perspectives, qualitative methods were adapted to individual communication preferences. Personal and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Young Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Taylor Czyzewski – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The purpose of this dissertation in practice was to increase post-school success by ensuring parental/guardian education and partnerships with post school agencies and programs. Study participants consisted of the parents or guardians of 18-22 year old students with moderate to severe disabilities enrolled in the Supportive Transition Exploration…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities, Young Adults, Transitional Programs
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Jacobs, Paula; Quayle, Ethel; Wilkinson, Heather; MacMahon, Ken – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2021
Background: Within the current literature, there is a focus on early transition experiences, such as people's school years, while adulthood remains a lesser researched chapter in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Furthermore, most studies focus on those with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities and people with severe or…
Descriptors: Ethics, Caring, Interpersonal Relationship, Social Support Groups
Jennifer Garcia Villanueva – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The problem that was addressed in this study was that students with severe intellectual disabilities (SwSID) enrolled in life skills settings are not receiving adequate transition planning services at local rural public schools in a southwestern state. The purpose of this study was to investigate special education teachers' (SET) perceptions about…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Transitional Programs, Students with Disabilities
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Gauthier-Boudreault, C.; Couture, M.; Gallagher, F. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: Planning the transition to adulthood of youth with severe to profound intellectual disability (ID) requires professionals from different institutions to work together. However, there are few studies in the literature that focus on professionals involved in this transition. Method: This study documented factors impacting the transition…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Transitional Programs, Barriers, Foreign Countries
McConnell, Amber; Sanford, Christopher; Martin, James; Cameto, Renee; Hodge, Lori – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2021
An in-depth literature review was conducted to identify the skills, behaviors, expectations, and experiences (SBEEs) associated with employment, further education, and independent living for students with significant cognitive disabilities following high school. Analysis of 53 quantitative and qualitative studies identified 103 specific SBEEs…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Transitional Programs, Individualized Education Programs, Equal Education