AAC | Canada | research report | transition
This study describes the difficulties that occur when students transition from school to adult life.
The authors investigate the experiences and achievements of eight individuals with complex communication needs (including two with autism) after they left school. All participants lived in British Columbia, Canada. The study found that students who received augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions in school were generally unable to maintain their communication competence after school. The authors argued that there is a strong need for quality post-school services and supports for individual with disabilities. In addition, the authors suggest that transition planning should begin long before a student leaves school.
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