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Postsecondary Experiences of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

April 12, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm

Chair: Brianne Tomaszewski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Discussant: Leann Smith DaWalt, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Papers:

  • Self-Determination in Young Adults with Fragile X Syndrome: Laura Friedman, University of South Carolina; Carly Moser, University of South Carolina; Angela John Thurman, MIND Institute, University of California, Davis; Julie Lounds Taylor, Vanderbilt University; Leonard Abbeduto, MIND Institute, University of California DavisJessica Klusek, University of South Carolina
  • The Importance of Mental Health Services for Community Participation among Autistic Adults: Julie Doran, Eastern Carolina University; Dara Chan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Life after High School: The Experiences of Young Adults with Autism: Bonnie  Kraemer, San Diego State University ; Jessica Steinbrenner, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Kara Hume, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Samuel  Odom, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Laura Hall, San Diego State UniversityLeann Dawalt, Brianne Tomaszewski, Gretchen Grundon, Ashley Pallisco
  • Feasibility of the Higher Education, Employment, Living Success (HEELS) Prep Program for Transition-Aged Adults with Intellectual Disability: Claire Klein, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Brianne Tomaszewski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Julie Doran, Eastern Carolina University; Dara Chan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill