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Journal Publication: Adolescents and Emerging Adults with Spina Bifida Knowledge of their Individual Education Program: Implications for Health Care Transition Planning

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Cecily Betz
[email protected]
323-361-8524

Product Description:

The purpose of this study was to explore adolescents and emerging (AEA) with spina bifida (SB) understanding of their Individualized Education Program. This was a predominately (88.7%) Hispanic sample of AEA with SB who ranged in age from 12 to 20 years (M= 15.3 years). Four major themes and 11 subthemes emerged from the analysis. Major themes were: The Barometer of How I Am Doing, Creating the Right Match for Learning, Obtaining the Assistance I Need, and Future Goals and Planning.

Keyword(s):

individualized Education Program, health care transition, adolescents and emerging adults, qualitative research, spina bifida

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals submitted

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals

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