PISA Youth Autonomy Predictor

This Predictor will have Characteristics soon.

• Students with disabilities, who exhibited more autonomy and decision making (e.g., planned weekend activities, volunteered, make own decisions, make long-range plans) were more likely to be engaged in post-school education (Berry, Ward, & Kaplan, 2012; Doren, Gau, & Lindstrom, 2012).

• Students with disabilities, who exhibited more autonomy and decision making (e.g., planned school activities, make long-range plans, follow directions), were more likely to be engaged in post-school employment (Carter, Austin, & Trainor, 2012; Doren, Gau, & Lindstrom, 2012).

 

References

Berry, H. G., Ward, M., & Caplan, L. (2012). Self-determination and access to postsecondary education in transitioning youths receiving supplemental security income benefits. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 35, 68-75

Doren, B., Gau, J. M., & Lindstrom, L.E. (2012). The relationship between parent expectations and postschool outcomes of adolescents with disabilities. Exceptional Children, 79, 7-23

Carter, E.W. Austin, D., Trainor, A.A. (2012). Predictors of postschool employment outcomes for young adults with severe disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy, 23, 50-63. doi: 10.1177/1044207311414680