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An Exploratory Study of Special Education Teacher Perceptions on Age of Majority, Guardianship, and Alternative Options for Adult Decision-Making Support.

Authors :
Walters, Charles B.
Oertle, Kathleen M.
Plotner, Anthony J.
Source :
Journal of Rehabilitation. Jul-Sep2022, Vol. 88 Issue 3, p4-10. 7p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

There is a growing body of research that indicates special education professionals have a role in the pursuit of undue and overbroad guardianship for young adults with disabilities. This role may involve explicit recommendations or utilizing school district resources to support parental petitions for guardianship. Far more often, their role may simply be complying with federal, state, and local policy that does not provide clear guidance on mechanisms or processes for purposefully and constructively addressing supports students may need as they approach legal adulthood. In this article, the authors detail a multistate, survey-based study that explored primary and secondary special education teacher perceptions of issues related to age of majority, guardianship, and less restrictive alternatives for adult decision-making support for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). A significant finding of the study indicates a gap between what special education teachers think should happen in this domain of practice and that which actually happens in reality. Findings of the study are provided and discussed alongside limitations and implications for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00224154
Volume :
88
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Rehabilitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163008345