Research Article

Journal Article Details

Citation:
Taylor, J., Rooney, M., Avellone, L., Seward, H., Whittenburg, H., & Thoma, C. (2020). Inclusion of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities & postsecondary outcomes: A systematic review of the literature.. Inclusion,
Title:
Inclusion of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities & postsecondary outcomes: A systematic review of the literature.
Authors:
Taylor, J., Rooney, M., Avellone, L., Seward, H., Whittenburg, H., & Thoma, C.
Year:
2020
Journal/Publication: 
Inclusion
Publisher:
AAIDD Press
Research summary:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
No
NIDILRR-funded? 
Yes

Structured abstract:

Background:
The purpose of this systematic literature review was to examine the association between inclusive education and postsecondary outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Despite decades-long advocacy efforts, most individuals with IDD never achieve meaningful paid employment or enroll in postsecondary education after graduation from high school. Although educational and workforce legislation has emphasized both inclusive education and competitive integrated employment for youth with IDD, no previous reviews have examined the strength of evidence for the former as a pathway to positive postsecondary outcomes. This systematic literature review searched peer-reviewed articles published between 1997 and 2018. A total of nine studies met inclusion criteria. The majority of studies found positive effects for inclusive education on either postsecondary employment or education using correlational designs. Limitations to the included studies, implications and recommendations for practice, policy, and future research are discussed.
Disabilities served:
Autism / ASD
Cognitive / intellectual impairment
Developmental disabilities
Interventions:
Supported employment
Structured teaching
Systematic instruction
Transition services
Outcomes:
Employment acquisition
Full-time employment
Part-time employment