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Wehman P. 2013. Life beyond the classroom: Transition strategies for young people with disabilities. (5th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 576 pp.

Annotation: This book is geared toward helping students, instructors, and professionals in rehabilitation programs define, plan, facilitate, and support transition for young people with disabilities into adulthood and independent living. The book is divided into three major sections: (1) defining and planning transition, (2) facilitating and supporting transition, and (3) designing and implementing individualized transition plans. Topics also include secondary school restructuring, college and other postsecondary alternatives, assistive technology to enhance transition and work, and recent legislative acts in the field. Each chapter contains a list of learning objectives, a conclusion, and study questions. Figures and tables throughout the book provide statistical data, sample forms and checklists, and additional information to illustrate needs and capabilities. Appendices are provided with selected chapters. References and an index conclude the book

Keywords: Adolescents with developmental disabilities, Assessment, Assistive devices, Brain injuries, Careers, Children with special health care needs, Cognition disorders, College bound students, College students, Emotional instability, Families, High school students, Parent participation, Postsecondary education, School to work transitions, Transition planning, Transition to independent living, Vocational education

American Academy of Pediatrics. 2013. Mental health tips for teens graduating from high school . Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics,

General Accounting Office. 1990. Training strategies: Preparing noncollege youth for employment in the U.S. and foreign countries. Washington, DC: General Accounting Office, 68 pp.

Annotation: This briefing report reviews the U.S. education and training strategies and identifies likely weaknesses. It examines four countries' strategies: England, the Federal Republic of Germany, Japan, and Sweden, for preparing noncollege youth for employment. Findings indicate that the U.S. invests heavily in college education, but does not do equally well by its young people who seek immediate employment. The report also includes policy actions to be considered by the federal, state, and local governments, including ensuring that all children attain the academic skills necessary to perform effectively in post secondary education or the workplace, develop more school-employer linkages, and adopt effective education and training strategies nationwide to improve national productive capability and international competitiveness.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, College students, Education, Employment, Noncollege bound students, Youth
   

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