ERIC Number: EJ1334478
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Mar
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Post-High School Transition Outcomes for Young Adults with Down Syndrome
Loveall, Susan J.; Channell, Marie Moore; Burke, Meghan M.; Rodgers, Derek B.
American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v127 n2 p135-148 Mar 2022
There is limited available research on the post-high school outcomes of young adults with Down syndrome (DS). The purpose of this study, therefore, was to characterize employment, community-based living, and community engagement outcomes and their correlates among young adults with DS who recently transitioned out of high school. Caregivers (n = 100) of young adults with DS who exited high school within the past 5 years completed an online survey. Approximately half of the individuals with DS were working in some capacity; almost all were living with caregivers. Individuals with DS were engaging in a variety of community activities each week. Adaptive functioning was related to both employment and community engagement. Parent involvement in transition planning was also related to community engagement.
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Employment Level, Place of Residence, Community Programs, Adjustment (to Environment), Parent Role, Transitional Programs, Young Adults
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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