Abstract
This study uses data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012 to examine predictors at the individual, family, and school levels associated with parental expectations toward postsecondary education among students with significant support needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities. Consistent with previous studies, chi-square tests revealed a positive relation between socioeconomic status such as household income or parental education level and parental expectations. Logistic regression analyses showed that whether parents have a college degree and whether students have participated in college entrance or advanced placement tests are factors that are positively associated with parental expectations toward children’s future education.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 256-270 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2020 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This research was supported by grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (#R324A180178). Points of view or opinions do not therefore necessarily represent those of U.S. Department of Education.
Publisher Copyright:
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Keywords
- autism
- intellectual disability
- multiple disabilities
- parents’ expectations
- postsecondary education