Question 1

Employing a person with a disability with persons without disabilities for (at least) minimum wage is called which of the following?

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Employing a person with a disability with persons without disabilities for minimum wage is an example of supported employment, which refers to the practice of helping individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment in the community. Self-determination, transition planning, and job coaching are all important components of supported employment but are not specific to the scenario described. Self-determination refers to the concept that individuals with disabilities should have control over their own lives and make decisions about their own goals and aspirations. Transition planning is the process of developing a plan to help individuals with disabilities successfully transition from school to adult life, including employment. Job coaching involves providing support and training to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their jobs.

Question 2

Often a job coach may be used in which of the following?

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A job coach is often used to provide support in supported employment situations where individuals with disabilities may need assistance in job training, job modification, and job retention. While a job coach may also be utilized in other situations, such as independent employment strategies or post-secondary interventions, supported employment is the most common usage for a job coach. Therefore, only option C is the best choice.

Question 3

Identify the five criteria offered in Kohler's (1996) taxonomy of transition planning.

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Question 4

A comprehensive criterion-reference assessment covering a range of skills needed for transition, each page provides a specific, measureable objective that can be included among or adapted for the student's transition IEP objectives.

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The Brigance Transition Inventory is specifically designed to assess skills needed for transition and each page provides a specific objective that can be included in the student's transition IEP objectives. The other assessments may cover some transition skills, but they do not have the same level of focus on transition objectives.

Question 5

What types of assessments does the National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center suggest take place for transition purposes?

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Question 6

Discuss three of Clark's (1996) suggestions for assessment in transition planning.

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Question 7

This test assesses the student's beliefs about his or her ability to make his or her needs known, to make decisions, to establish his or her own goals, and to understand his or her feelings in different situations.

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The Self-Determination Battery specifically assesses the student's beliefs about their ability to make their needs known, make decisions, establish goals, and understand their own feelings in different situations, making it the best fit for the given description. The Kaufman Functional Assessment Skills Test assesses a student's functional skills, the Brigance Transition Inventory assesses a student's skills and abilities for transition planning, and the Transitional Planning Inventory, Second Edition assesses a student's abilities and needs for transition planning.

Question 8

How often must a transition plan be updated and re-evaluated?

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Transition plans are typically updated and re-evaluated annually to ensure they remain relevant and effective in meeting the needs of the individual or organization.

Question 9

Identify the informants who typically provide data into the transition process.

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Question 10

Offered in multiple languages, this instrument requires informants to rate the student's current functioning in areas such as employment, communication, money management, and interpersonal relationships.

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The Transitional Planning Inventory, Second Edition is designed to assess a student's current functioning in various areas, including employment, communication, money management, and interpersonal relationships, and is available in multiple languages.

Question 11

Which of the following items is not likely to provide effective transition programs?

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Programs based on a standardized approach may not be effective as every individual's transition needs are different and cannot be addressed with a one-size-fits-all approach.

Question 12

Discuss two negative outcomes that are often associated with poor transition planning.

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Question 13

What is the difference between transition planning and transition assessment?

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Question 14

Discuss two evidenced-based practices that, when employed, have positive effects for successful transition planning.

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Question 15

The ability to make one's needs known and to advocate for oneself is known as which of the following?

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Self-determination refers to the ability to make choices and decisions for oneself, including advocating for one's needs. Self-management refers to the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions. Transition planning and assessment are processes related to helping individuals with disabilities to plan and prepare for life after leaving school.

Question 16

Identify at least three different types of assessments that can be used in the transition process.

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Question 17

Explain the procedures that must take place when a student reaches the age of majority.

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Question 18

This instrument assesses the examinee's skill in performing math- and reading-related tasks carried out in everyday life.

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The Kaufman Functional Assessment Skills Test (K-FAST) assesses an individual's ability to perform tasks related to math and reading in everyday life, such as reading prescription labels or calculating change. The Self-Determination Battery (A) assesses an individual's ability to set goals, make decisions, and advocate for themselves. The Brigance Transition Inventory (C) and Transitional Planning Inventory, Second Edition (D) assess an individual's strengths and challenges in various areas, but do not specifically focus on math and reading skills.

Question 19

What are the reporting requirements of the transition plan to be included in the IEP, as set by the Office of Special Education Programs?

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Question 20

Districts must report on which of the following regarding their success with transition planning?

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Districts must report on all of the above (post-secondary outcomes, employment and/or educational status, and employment duration) regarding their success with transition planning. This information is mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and is used to evaluate the effectiveness of transition services in helping students with disabilities achieve their goals and become successful adults.

Quiz 12: Special Considerations of Transition