ERIC Number: EJ942509
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Sep
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 35
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2154-1647
Effects of Multimedia Social Stories on Knowledge of Adult Outcomes and Opportunities among Transition-Aged Youth with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Richter, Sharon; Test, David
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v46 n3 p410-424 Sep 2011
Students with significant cognitive disabilities typically experience poor post-school outcomes as adults. Federal legislation and recent research reflect the importance of teaching self-determination skills as a strategy to improve post-school outcomes. However, the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS-2) reported that individuals with mental retardation, autism, and multiple disabilities often lack self-determination skills. The current study investigated the use of Multimedia Social Stories on knowledge of adult outcomes and opportunities among transition-aged youth with significant cognitive disabilities using a multiple probe across participants design. All students acquired information taught and generalized skills to an informal transition planning meeting and a preference assessment activity. Limitations, as well as recommendations for research and practice, are provided. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Young Adults, Mental Retardation, Autism, Self Determination, Interpersonal Competence, Story Telling, Multimedia Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.dddcec.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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