Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Community-based work experiences (CBWEs) offer students with intellectual and developmental disabilities structured opportunities to develop knowledge and skills needed to meet post-school employment goals. School paraprofessionals are often tasked with supporting students during CBWEs—a role which …

The following article addresses existing literature on transition services for adolescents with serious mental illness (SMI) who need specific and customized supports during the transition from high school to post-secondary school or employment. The purpose of this manuscript is to examine how the i…