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Adult Outcomes for Students with Cognitive Disabilities Three-Years After High School: The Impact of Self-Determination

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: This article reports a follow-up study of school leavers with mental retardation or learning disabilities who were surveyed 1-and 3-years after they left school to determine what they were doing in major life areas (employment, independent living or community integration). Students were divided into two groups based on self-determination scores collected during their final year at high school. Comparisons between these groups on outcomes at 1 and 3 years post-graduation indicate that students who were more self-determined fared better across multiple life categories, including employment and access to health and other benefits, financial independence, and independent living.

Source: Education and training in developmental disabilities

DOI: 10.1177/215416470303800202

Authors: Michael L. Wehmeyer, Susan B. Palmer

Institution: University of Kansas

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

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

Open Access status: green

Funder: U.S. Department of Education