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Peer reviewedCooney, Bernard F. – Mental Retardation, 2002
Qualitative research was used to examine transition experiences of 9 young adults with severe disabilities during their last year of high school along with their parents and professionals. Students were remarkably articulate about plans following graduation but had few opportunities to fulfill them meaningfully. Differing perspectives of parents…
Descriptors: High Schools, Mental Retardation, Parent Attitudes, Qualitative Research
