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Vernon, Ty W.; Miller, Amber R.; Ko, Jordan A.; Wu, Victoria L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Experiential learning is an essential process in the development of core social competencies. Unfortunately, adolescents with autism spectrum disorders often do not possess the prerequisite skillset and motivation to sustain the level of social immersion needed to benefit from this learning process. These persisting social vulnerabilities can…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Interpersonal Competence, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Iowa Kids Count Initiative, Des Moines. – 1993
This report, the third annual publication of Iowa Kids Count, proposes that, by building upon effective system of support, and moving decision-making to the family and community level, solutions to the problems confronting today's youth can be found. The first section of this report summarizes the framework paper developed for the Kids Count…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Welfare
Diniz, Fernando, Comp.; Kropveld, Peter, Comp. – 1984
An exploratory study sought to examine the special educational needs of young people with disabilities preparing for the transition from school to adulthood. Major issues addressed were citizenship (social and life skills), the world of work, and recreation. Students aged 14 and above from several European countries who were perceived as having…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Morris, Judson H., Jr. – 1984
Designed to improve self esteem and quality of life for rural adolescents and elderly, Project Teen-Ager enables these groups to exchange knowledge and skills for their mutual benefit. Initial sponsors of the program were Manning High School and South Carolina Community Long Term Care, a state agency for elderly/disabled persons who need help to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Services, Cross Age Teaching, Experiential Learning