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Title: Providers' Perceptions of the Collaborative Challenges and Assistance Provided to Families in Pre-Employment Transition Services
Language: English
Authors: Wen-hsuan Chang (ORCID 0000-0003-2476-8762), Dalun Zhang, Tahereh Boroughani, Cindy Gilson, Yingying Zhao, Carolina Davila
Source: Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. 2025 48(4):247-258.
Availability: SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Transitional Programs, Family Involvement, Vocational Rehabilitation, Individualized Transition Plans, Employment, Counselors, Barriers, Interpersonal Communication, Family Programs, High School Students, Cooperation, Professional Personnel
Geographic Terms: Texas
DOI: 10.1177/21651434241279585
ISSN: 2165-1434
2165-1442
Abstract: Family involvement in transition planning has been associated with improved outcomes for youth with disabilities. However, limited research exists on providers' in-depth views regarding family--professional collaborations in pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS). The present qualitative study examined the perspectives of Pre-ETS providers on the challenges and assistance provided to students with disabilities during their transition from high school to postsecondary education or work, with a specific focus on family--professional collaborations. We conducted 24 in-person focus groups across six regions in the U.S. state of Texas with 162 Pre-ETS providers (i.e., vocational rehabilitation counselors and transition educators). We used thematic analysis to analyze the data, which unveiled three themes about barriers and facilitators to family--professional collaborations: "The Need to Support Family Directly," "The Need to Promote Family--Professional Communication," and "The Need to Promote Community Support." Findings underscore the imperative for Pre-ETS providers to acknowledge and address varying familial emotions, feelings, and expectations regarding their children's employment, influenced by diverse cultural backgrounds. We discuss limitations and recommendations for future research and practice.
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