Factors associated with successful transition among children with disabilities in eight European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This research paper aims to assess factors reported by parents associated with the successful transition of children with complex additional support requirements that have undergone a transition between school environments from 8 European Union member states.

Methods

Quantitative data were collected from 306 parents within education systems from 8 EU member states (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and the UK). The data were derived from an online questionnaire and consisted of 41 questions. Information was collected on: parental involvement in their child's transition, child involvement in transition, child autonomy, school ethos, professionals' involvement in transition and integrated working, such as, joint assessment, coopera

SUBMITTER: Ravenscroft J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5479584 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature