Developing Effective Transition Reports for Secondary Students: A Nationwide Survey of College and University Disability Support Personnel

Autor/inn/en	Wadlington, Charles; DeOrnellas, Kathy; Scott, Shannon R.
Titel	Developing Effective Transition Reports for Secondary Students: A Nationwide Survey of College and University Disability Support Personnel
Quelle	In: Exceptionality, 25 (2017) 3, S.207-215 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0936-2835
DOI	10.1080/09362835.2017.1283623
Schlagwörter	National Surveys; Individualized Education Programs; Educational Legislation; Equal Education; Federal Legislation; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Autism; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Head Injuries; Neurological Impairments; Learning Disabilities; Questionnaires; Secondary School Students; Transitional Programs; Postsecondary Education; Special Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Individualized education program; Individualisierendes Lernen; Bildungsrecht; Schulgesetz; Bundesrecht; Autismus; Kopfverletzung; Neurodegenerative Erkrankung; Learning handicap; Lernbehinderung; Fragebogen; Sekundarschüler; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Special needs education; Sonderpädagogik; Sonderschulwesen
Abstract	This exploratory study analyzes the perceptions of Disability Support Services (DSS) personnel regarding the transition process and documentation requirements to receive services for students with invisible disabilities in postsecondary settings. Invisible disabilities include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. DSS personnel from 408 postsecondary institutions across the United States completed the researcher-generated survey online. Results indicated a lack of consistent collaboration with secondary institutions and use of transition plans to determine eligibility for disability services. Participants reported a lackluster view of their usefulness, and analyses of their free responses revealed specific themes for what DSS personnel reported would make transition reports more useful. Results regarding currency requirements, qualified conductors of, responsible parties for, and location of assessments are presented. Applications of the findings of this research are discussed for the preparation of effective transition reports and transition goals. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01