Program
Special Education M.A.
Number of Pages
81
Year Approved
2022
First Advisor
Larson, Susan
Second Reader
Michael Mignard;
Abstract
Despite access to transition programming and planning, students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face reduced post-secondary school outcomes compared to students in other disability groups. Research explores factors that diminish or increase success rates for students with ASD. Demographics, severity of disability, and transition planning age impact student post-school outcomes. Transition-planning research considerations highlight creating transition-related IEP goals. Increased self-determination and parental participation have a large effect on student outcomes. Emerging research and developing programs targeted gaps in evidence-based resources and practices that improve outcomes for students with ASD.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Wicklund, A. H. (2022). Improving Transitional Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/856