ERIC Number: EJ936683
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Aug
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Factors Associated with the Early Work Experiences of Adolescents with Severe Disabilities
Carter, Erik W.; Austin, Diane; Trainor, Audrey A.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v49 n4 p233-247 Aug 2011
The early work experiences of a nationally representative sample of youth with severe disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, autism, multiple disabilities) were examined. Using data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2, we explored the extent to which various student-, family-, school-, and community-level factors were associated with paid work experiences during high school. Findings highlight the elusiveness of early work experiences for many youth with severe disabilities and call attention to malleable factors that may play a role in shaping employment success during high school. Recommendations for research and practice are highlighted.
Descriptors: Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Severe Disabilities, Autism, Family Influence, Student Characteristics, Institutional Characteristics, High School Students, Work Experience, Adolescents
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 7065, Lawrence, KS 66044-7065. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: http://aamr.allenpress.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Grant or Contract Numbers: R324S060023
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