Careers for Students with Special Educational Needs: Perspectives on Development and Transitions from the Asia-Pacific Region
- ISBN-10
- 9811544433
- ISBN-13
- 9789811544439
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 326
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-06-08
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Authors
- Mantak Yuen, Wendi Beamish, V. Scott H. Solberg
Description
This book addresses in detail a range of issues in connection with preparing individuals with disabilities or other special needs for gaining employment and planning a career path beyond school. It presents strategies for personnel preparation, parent education, effective programs for career development and transitions, policies and policy research, and useful tools for assessment and intervention. The clear explanations of essential theories, research findings, policies, and practices for career development ensure that readers gain a deeper understanding of all the issues involved. Most importantly, they will learn several strategies that can be used to prepare students for employment within global and Asia-Pacific regional contexts.
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