The Transition Needs of Students Age 16 Years and Older

question 19

Short Answer

The transition needs of students age 16 years and older must be included in the IEP, according to the 1997 IDEA amendments; ___ mandates services for children aged 3 to 5 with disabilities.

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Definitions:

Erikson's View

The perspective of Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist who proposed a theory of psychosocial stages across the lifespan.

Midlife

A period of life, usually considered to occur approximately between the ages of 40 and 60, characterized by various physical, psychological, and social changes.

Vaillant

Refers to George E. Vaillant, a psychiatrist known for his research on how people adapt to stress and other psychological processes across the lifespan.

Agentic

Pertains to an individual's sense of agency, or the ability to act independently and make free choices, shaping one's own life path.