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Transition To Adulthood: Preparing Students With Specific Learning Disabilities, Mariya T. Davis, Theresa Garfield
Transition To Adulthood: Preparing Students With Specific Learning Disabilities, Mariya T. Davis, Theresa Garfield
Special Education Faculty Publications
With early student‐centered transition planning and interagency collaboration efforts, schools can be better equipped to prepare students with specific learning disabilities for effective transition to post‐school environments.
A Systematic Review Of Firsthand Experiences And Supports For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Higher Education, Mariya T. Davis, Gavin W. Watts, Eric J. López
A Systematic Review Of Firsthand Experiences And Supports For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Higher Education, Mariya T. Davis, Gavin W. Watts, Eric J. López
Special Education Faculty Publications
As students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are increasingly enrolling at institutions of higher education, their new experiences and offered supports impact their success in this realm. The current review extends previous syntheses of literature related to support systems for students with ASD in higher education, as well as their first-hand experiences.
Summary Of Performance Portfolio: Supporting Post-Secondary Transition For Students With Learning Disabilities, Mariya T. Davis, Julie D. Southward
Summary Of Performance Portfolio: Supporting Post-Secondary Transition For Students With Learning Disabilities, Mariya T. Davis, Julie D. Southward
Special Education Faculty Publications
Students with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities (LD) experience difficul-ties transitioning to post-school environments. A Summary of Performance (SOP) document,provided to students with disabilities during their final year of high school, may serve as aplatform for requesting access to services from post-secondary service providers and conse-quently improve students’success in adult life. However, a SOP portfolio may help specialeducators effectively bridge services offered in high school and post-secondary settings andensure smooth transition experiences for students with LD. This article outlines how specialeducators can use the SOP portfolio as part of comprehensive transition planning to helpengage students with LD in the …
Project Search: Analysis Of Employment Outcomes For Students With Disabilities Across Two Districts, Mariya T. Davis, Ingrid K. Cumming, Nicole M. Park, Carl J. Sheperis
Project Search: Analysis Of Employment Outcomes For Students With Disabilities Across Two Districts, Mariya T. Davis, Ingrid K. Cumming, Nicole M. Park, Carl J. Sheperis
Special Education Faculty Publications
Rehabilitation professionals have a major focus on competitive employment, which is a central component of adult life that provides not only economic benefits, but also a social network and enhanced self-esteem. The employment gap for individuals with disabilities has remained consistently high despite concerted efforts to provide access to quality job readiness training and a simultaneous increase in awareness of the value of diversity in the workforce. This study examined the outcomes of Project SEARCH, an employer-based transition program for young adults with disabilities that promotes partnerships among the school and community by utilizing a unique collaborative approach that brings …