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Parent Priorities And Knowledge Regarding Transition To Adulthood For Middle School Students With Significant Disabilities, Laura Hackwell
Parent Priorities And Knowledge Regarding Transition To Adulthood For Middle School Students With Significant Disabilities, Laura Hackwell
Laura Hackwell
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 requires transition planning to begin at age 16 years, but many states require transition planning to begin even earlier. In Utah, the amended age for starting transition planning is 14 years. Early implementation of transition planning requires collaboration between middle school teachers, parents, and adult service agencies. Parents of middle school students with significant disabilities completed an online survey to identify postsecondary transition related priorities and knowledge. Participants identified top priorities within seven transition outcomes, as well as the information needed to understand and support their student within each specific transition area. …
Support Services For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Higher Education, Deanna L. Keith Dr.
Support Services For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Higher Education, Deanna L. Keith Dr.
Deanna Keith
The purpose of this qualitative case study is to identify the factors that impact learners
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a postsecondary setting. The central research
question is: What factors of the disability support services offices impact learning in
university students with ASD? The subquestions include: (a) How do students with ASD
describe their experiences with the University’s disability support services offices? (b)
How do University faculty describe their role in supporting students with ASD? (c) What
factors of the disability support services offices are perceived by students and faculty as
having a positive impact on student learning? (d) …