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Tomaszewski, Brianne; Smith DaWalt, Leann; Odom, Samuel L. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2019
This study examined growth trajectories of teacher-reported adaptive behavior in a diverse sample of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. The participants were 244 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 21 years who were assessed at up to four time points across two and a half years of high school. Demographic variables (age, sex, race,…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adolescents, Behavior Problems
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Courtney, Mark E.; Piliavin, Irving; Grogan-Kaylor, Andrew; Nesmith, Ande – Child Welfare, 2001
This article presents early descriptive findings on youths and their experiences in the first 12 to 18 months after leaving foster care as part of the state of Wisconsin's Foster Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study. Findings suggest that the transition to independence is a difficult time for youth leaving the out-of-home care system. (Author/SD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Welfare, Daily Living Skills, Foster Care
Lindner, A. Frances – 1987
This workbook is one component of the Career Survival Kit prepared for teenage parents in Wisconsin. Designed to be used with a companion visual," Teenage Parents; Making It Work," (one of the two visuals included in the complete kit) the workbook information and activities for teens to use to strengthen their skills in the following…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Communication Skills
Lindner, A. Frances; And Others – 1987
This staff user guide accompanies the Career Survival Kit prepared for teenage parents in Wisconsin. The guide addresses effective program components and methods for serving teen parents and guidelines for using the curriculum. Topics include facts on teenage pregnancy and parenthood; characteristics of teen parents; information on dropout…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Career Education, Communication Skills, Coping