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Evaluating a Postsecondary Education Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Leveraging the Parent Perspective

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Postsecondary education (PSE) programs serving individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) aim to improve life outcomes by increasing skills in three key areas: academics, independent living, and employment. To ensure that PSE programs are successful, ongoing evaluations are necessary. It is particularly important to gather parental perspectives given the integral role they play regarding decision making for students with ID. This qualitative study analyzed data from 58 interviews conducted with parents whose child was enrolled in a PSE program nested within a large public university. Thematic analysis with a deductive approach was the established theoretical model used to guide the analysis. Themes related to capability, opportunity, motivation, and behavior are presented, and future recommendations for PSE programs are discussed.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04676-0

Authors: Rumi Agarwal, Laura Heron, Shanna L. Burke

Institution: Florida International University

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,750