Special education teachers, as a significant segment of the teaching profession, came into
their own with the passage of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped …

The differential impact of young adult diagnosis on families during the period of transition
from school to adult life was examined. Participants were parents of 246 young adults with …

This article reviews changing perspectives in recent social science research into families of
children with intellectual disability. These latest trends emphasise family resilience …

The National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) funded by the National Center for
Special Education Research at the Institute of Education Sciences, US Department of …

To compare the status of transition planning for students with intellectual disability, autism, or
other disabilities, we used data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2, a federally …

Recognizing the prominent role of parents in supporting their children with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (IDD), improving quality of life for these families is an essential …

The educational transition process experienced by adolescents with disabilities and their
parents was examined in this study. The results of the qualitative study can be interpreted to …

Although federal law now mandates age-appropriate transition assessment as a key
component of high-quality transition planning, little research exists to guide educators on …

When researchers evaluate adult outcomes for individuals with intellectual and/or
developmental disabilities (IDD), the perspective of families is not always considered …

All educational stakeholders benefit when families and school staff have trusting
partnerships as they work together to achieve mutual goals. Eleven focus groups were …