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Sanderson, Kelli A.; Goldman, Samantha E. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2020
This study examined the effectiveness of interventions used to increase the participation of adolescents with disabilities during individualized education program (IEP) meetings. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis were conducted to identify and synthesize the group-design experimental literature on this topic, as well as evaluate…
Descriptors: Intervention, Individualized Education Programs, Student Participation, Meetings
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Cmar, Jennifer L. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2019
Introduction: Given the lack of self-determination research and curricula focusing on children and youths with visual impairments (i.e., those who are blind or have low vision), the purpose of this article was to review the literature on effective self-determination practices for students with other disabilities for applicability to students with…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Students with Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Educational Research
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Tara E. Regan – William & Mary Educational Review, 2018
Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have the poorest post-high school, or postsecondary, outcomes in comparison to their peers with and without disabilities. They experience low levels of engagement or even lack of engagement in employment, education, independent living, and community activities. As a result, these outcomes place a heavier…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Postsecondary Education, Outcomes of Education
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Southward, Julie D.; Kyzar, Kathleen – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2017
The purpose of this literature review was to examine transition related activities that are associated with securing competitive employment upon graduation from high school for transitioning youth with I/DD. Studies included in this review met the following required criteria: (a) participants were transition-aged individuals with I/DD and (b)…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Adolescents
Education Unlimited, 1979
The role of self-advocacy in educational decision making is explored. A student's involvement in the individualized education program (IEP) development is considered. (CL)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Individualized Education Programs, Self Advocacy
Bremer, Christine D.; Kachgal, Mera; Schoeller, Mera – 2003
This brief report applies research on self-determination to suggestions for helping students with disabilities make a successful transition from school to adult life. First, it defines the concept of self-determination and considers how self-determination is learned. It summarizes research supporting the view that self-determination in high school…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Individualized Education Programs
Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health, 2004
"Data Trends" reports present summaries of research on mental health services for children and adolescents and their families. The article summarized in this "Data Trends" discusses a primary goal of the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health--to transform the existing mental health system into one that provides meaningful choices and…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Attitude Measures, Student Attitudes, Parent Attitudes