Author : Carol Feldman-Sparber
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (93 download)
Book Synopsis Analysis of Evidence-based Course of Study Predictors for Improving the Post-school Outcomes of Post-secondary Education and Employment for Students with Autism by : Carol Feldman-Sparber
Download or read book Analysis of Evidence-based Course of Study Predictors for Improving the Post-school Outcomes of Post-secondary Education and Employment for Students with Autism written by Carol Feldman-Sparber and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to conduct a secondary data analysis in order to examine the relationship of three evidence-based high school course of study predictors: (a) inclusion, (b) career and technical education, and (c) work-study experience, on the post-school outcomes for post-secondary education and employment, for a population of students with autism. Participants were selected from a sample of 5,919 students with disabilities in the state of Ohio. All students identified in the disability category of autism were included (N = 136). Results established three predictor variables for improving outcomes for post-secondary education and employment for students with autism. First, inclusion in the general education classes for at least 80% of the time was highly associated with post-school outcomes for post-secondary education. Second, academic proficiency, defined as passing all five of the Ohio graduation tests, was highly associated with post-school outcomes for post-secondary education. Finally, a work-study program was associated with positive employment outcomes. Implications for transition planning include: use of evidence-based predictors to improve post-school goals; and post-school goals should reflect a course of study that improves the odds of meeting that goal. Predictors such as inclusion or work-study programs can positively contribute to better transition planning that can improve opportunities for post-secondary education and employment.