Family quality of life (FQOL) shares a mutual goal with positive psychology in its emphasis
on strengths and the enhancement of well-being. This chapter reviews trends in family …

This study investigated differences between attributional style and student adaptation to
college for students with and without disabilities. In terms of attributional style, the students …

Research suggests that self-determination skills are positively correlated with factors that
have been shown to improve academic achievement, but the direct relationship among self …

Fostering student self-determination is now considered an essential element of special
education and transition services for children and youth with intellectual disability and/or …

We asked teachers and parents to assess the self-determination prospects of 135 youth with
severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. Teachers typically reported that youth …

Recognizing the association between self-determination and improved educational and
postschool outcomes for children and youth with or at risk for emotional and behavioral …

Previous research has demonstrated that for students with intellectual disabilities, improved
self-determination skills are positively correlated with productivity and organization during …

Promoting student self-determination has emerged as a key component of recommended
practices in the field of secondary transition. This article examined the self-determination …

Recognizing the contributions of self-determination to improved outcomes for transition-age
youth with disabilities, researchers are increasingly directing their efforts toward identifying …

In order to meet IDEA requirements, it is critical to understand the importance of transition
planning in the lives of youth with disabilities and their families. Transition planning allows …