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Occupational and Educational Aspirations and Attainment of Young Adults With and Without LD 2 Years After High School Completion

Department of Occupational Studies, University of Georgia, 210 Rivers' Crossing, Athens, GA 30602

A national longitudinal database was used to compare the aspirations and attainment of individuals with and without learning disabilities (LD) 2 years after high school completion. Analyses revealed that individuals with LD reported lower graduation rates, were more likely to aspire to moderate- (men) or low-prestige (women) occupations, and were more likely to be employed and less likely to be enrolled in some type of postsecondary education program than their nondisabled peers. High educational aspirations in Grade 12 and successful completion of an academic or college-prep high school program were equally important in predicting 2-year postsecondary status for adolescents enrolled in postsecondary education regardless of disability status. However, depending on disability status, different predictors were identified for individuals who were either employed or out of the workforce. These results point to a continued need for transition planning and support for young adults with LD and suggest ways in which professionals can anticipate and adjust for identified differences in aspirations and postsecondary attainment.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 32, No. 6, 533-552 (1999)
DOI: 10.1177/002221949903200606


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