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Rossetti, Zachary; Lehr, Donna; Lederer, Leslie; Pelerin, Dana; Huang, Shuoxi – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2015
This article describes a qualitative study that examined how 23 young adults with pervasive support needs and limited functional communication spent their time and how their parents (n = 23) and direct support professionals (DSPs; n = 2) defined meaningfulness in relation to the young adults' experiences. Data were collected through…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Young Adults, Disabilities, Semi Structured Interviews
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Rossetti, Zach; Hall, Sarah – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2015
The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine perceptions of adult sibling relationships with a brother or sister with severe disabilities and the contexts affecting the relationships. Adult siblings without disabilities (N = 79) from 19 to 72 years of age completed an online survey with four open-ended questions about their relationship…
Descriptors: Adults, Sibling Relationship, Severe Disabilities, Online Surveys
Van Haneghan, Mary – ProQuest LLC, 2012
More research on postsecondary education programs for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) is needed. Current research has shown that students with developmental disabilities need access to community living, transportation, socialization, and employment; research in these areas provided the conceptual framework of the study. Currently…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Developmental Disabilities, Qualitative Research, Case Studies