Transition from high school to adult life for students with intellectual disabilities

Authors

  • Dolors Hinojosa Degree in Pedagogy. Master in organizational development. EAP of Gavà-Viladecans
  • Beatriz Félez Diploma in Teaching. Degree in Educational Psychology. EAP of Sant Andreu

Abstract

Transition from high school to adult life for students with intellectual disabilities is complicated and can be even harder when their school experience is not related to their future career options. This is the situation of our students with important special educational needs assisted by the USEE (Support to Special Education Programme).

This paper justifies the need for further work and research along these lines. It also outlines the orientation and transition programme that is being developed in our high school to ease the process of transition from student to working adult. Finally, the conclusions reached from a preliminary evaluation of this programme are explained.

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Published

2020-02-11

Issue

No. 30 (2010): Autumn 2010 (1st period)

Section

Educational Psychology and Counselling

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