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School to Adult Life: An Analysis of Transition Programs Serving Youth with Disabilities between 1986 and 1999.

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Cavin, Michael; Alper, Sandra; Sinclair, Thomas; Sitlington, Patricia L. – Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 2001

A literature review identified characteristics of transition programs that were described in 33 refereed journal articles between 1986-1999. Results confirm that students with more severe learning and behavioral difficulties receive inadequate transition services; programs emphasize employment competencies over living skills; and there are few…

Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Maturity (Individuals), Program Design

Young Adults with Behavioral Disorders--before and after IDEA.

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Frank, Alan R.; Sitlington, Patricia L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1997

Results of follow-up studies conducted on 67 high-school students with behavior disorders (BD) who graduated in 1985 and 22 graduates with BD who graduated in 1993, after passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), were compared to investigate the effects of transition requirements. The class of 1993 demonstrated better…

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Followup Studies

Young Adults with Mental Disabilities--Does Transition Planning Make a Difference?.

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Frank, Alan R.; Sitlington, Patricia L. – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2000

The effectiveness of transition planning for individuals with mental retardation was investigated by comparing outcomes of 322 adults who graduated from high school in 1985 with 82 who graduated in 1993. The class of 1993 demonstrated better outcomes in several areas of adult adjustment. Recommendations for improvements are discussed. (Contains…

Descriptors: Adults, Coping, Educational Attainment, Educational Planning