This review aimed to map the literature surrounding strengths-based approaches in studies with autistic adolescents focusing on adult transition outcomes, by describing the active ingredients of interventions and the properties of assessment tools. Relevant databases were searched for articles surrounding strengths-based practices, which met the…

Community career partnerships can draw into working alignment the critical aspects of career development for students (K-16) and the key social contexts that either promote or inhibit growth. This article describes challenges faced by practitioners when attempting to create and implement a community career partnership. (Contains 34 references and…

The career development process begins in early childhood and continues throughout life. Parents play a significant role in the career development of their children. It is expected that school officials would make the involvement of parents in school-based career education/career guidance programs a high priority. (Author)

Focuses on urban Black youth and young adults who are out of school and in and out of the labor force, and suggests some "youth development" approaches to address their needs. (Author)

Career development of elementary school students is aided through planned activities in the school and the community. Teachers, parents, and businesses provide career and self-awareness for students as well as opportunities for observation of and participation in work activities. (Author/CC)