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Mootz, Carmen A.; Lemelman, Amy; Giordano, Jennifer; Winter, Jamie; Beaumont, Renae – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
During the Coronavirus Pandemic, many have worried about the adverse impact on the social functioning of children with autism spectrum disorder. Telehealth-delivered group social skills programs offer one way to address this concern. This brief report describes modifications made to the telehealth delivery of the Secret Agent Society group social…
Descriptors: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Caregivers, Interpersonal Competence
Melguizo, Tatiana; Martorell, Paco; Swanson, Elise; Chi, W. Edward; Park, Elizabeth; Kezar, Adrianna – Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2021
This study examines the impact of a comprehensive college transition program, the Thompson Scholars Learning Communities (TSLC), on psychosocial outcomes using an experimental design. We estimate overall and heterogenous effects of program participation on students' sense of belonging to campus, feelings of mattering to campus, sense of academic…
Descriptors: College Programs, Transitional Programs, Outcomes of Education, Sense of Community
Nachman, Brett Ranon – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2020
This article provides a systematic review of the literature related to college transition programs for students with autism. It addresses how individual programs themselves, as well as associated research, can be enhanced to accommodate the needs, identities, and pathways of individual students with autism more effectively. Methods entailed…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Transitional Programs, Students with Disabilities
Ashburner, Jill K.; Bobir, Natasha I.; van Dooren, Kate – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2018
After leaving school, young people with autism spectrum disorder often struggle with social, educational and employment participation. A post-school transition programme underpinned by individualised case management, where mentees are guided to complete self-selected projects by mentors with multimedia skills, was evaluated using a qualitative…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Program Evaluation
DaWalt, Leann Smith; Greenberg, Jan S.; Mailick, Marsha R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Currently there are few evidence-based programs available for families of individuals with ASD during the transition to adulthood. The present study provided a preliminary evaluation of a multi-family group psychoeducation intervention using a randomized waitlist control design (n = 41). Families in the intervention condition participated in…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adolescents, Evidence Based Practice

Rusch, Frank R.; And Others – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1988
The survey of 107 researchers, program developers, and state directors of special education attempted to identify research questions generally agreed upon as important. Questions concerning social skills and families were most highly rated. Questions submitted by respondents tended to be about transition model program research, program evaluation,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education
Schwartz, Sunny – Journal of Correctional Education, 2005
In this article, the author describes the San Francisco Sheriff's Department (SFSD) Life Skills for Prisoners Program. The program was designed to enhance and expand the Resolve to Stop the Violence Project, which had operated successfully for three years in the San Francisco County Jail as a restorative justice program. The mission of SFSD is to…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Education, Program Evaluation
McCauley, Robert – 1984
The paper examines the role of alternative schools in the field of special education, with particular attention given to the education of behaviorally disordered or seriously emotionally disturbed children. The paper begins with information on the history of alternative schools for this population and continues with a discussion of identification,…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Discipline, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education

Hughes, Carolyn; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1997
A consensus list of 11 secondary special education student outcome measures was used as a conceptual framework for analyzing 181 intervention studies (published in 1970-93), conducted in integrated settings, and implemented on the individual student level. Findings indicate increasing emphasis on measuring social interaction and…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Exceptional Child Research
Affleck, James Q.; And Others – 1987
The manual, developed by the Realistic Transition Project in Washington State, reviews program experiences and recommended best practices for serving mildly handicapped students in their final years of school (ages 17-21). The project focused on employment with formal class teaching secondary to community work experience. A skills curriculum…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Interpersonal Competence, Job Search Methods

Wood, David; Trickey, Steve – British Journal of Special Education, 1996
This article reviews transition planning requirements specified in the Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs in Great Britain and the effectiveness of the requirements. The Code's emphasis on social and independent living skills is discussed, as is the need for schools to balance process and procedure.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Planning
Nichols, Geoff – Horizons, 2001
Questionnaires completed by 777 participants evaluated 32 pilot summer programs in the United Kingdom designed to help high-risk 16-year-olds make the transition from secondary school to adult life and to enhance eight personal and social skills through outdoor activities. Results indicate the programs had a positive impact, but numerous…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Education Work Relationship, Foreign Countries, High Risk Students

Cairns, Kathleen V.; And Others – Guidance & Counselling, 1993
Describes design and development of work skills simulation intended to help youth acquire skills, attitudes, behaviors, and effective competencies necessary for making the transition to work. Discusses the degree to which the simulation met its objectives in recent field tests, and briefly reviews student learning outcomes. (Author/LKS)
Descriptors: Career Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Education Work Relationship, Foreign Countries
Affleck, James Q.; And Others – 1987
The final report describes The Realistic Transition Project, a 3-year project designed to help mildly handicapped 17 to 21-year-olds in the transition from school to competitive employment. Social skills necessary for seeking and maintaining employment and money management skills were two important curriculum components. Specific objectives and…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Interpersonal Competence

Cipani, Ennio – Child & Youth Services, 1988
Researchers and practitioners have generally concentrated on the following areas of social competence: (1) social assertion; (2) interviewing skills; and (3) conversational ability. Reviews issues of methodology. Studies are reviewed and recommendations for future research are made. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities, Interpersonal Communication
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