Young people's perceptions and experiences of leaving high school early: an exploration

Parental perceptions of risks with older

Parental perceptions of risks with older teenagers who have severe learning difficulties contrasted with the young people's views and experiences

✍ Roy McConkey; Marisa Smyth 📂 Article 📅 2002 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 96 KB

The majority of school leavers over two years from two special schools for pupils with severe learning disabilities were individually interviewed (N = 34), as were their parents (N = 38). Parental reports stressed the amount of care and supervision required by these young people. They viewed them as