Reviews
Review: Research & Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities
"Successfully addresses planning for students with various levels of support needs."
Review: The Midwest Book Review - The Bookwatch
"Provides a fine guidebook collecting all of the basics of transition plans for young people with disabilities and comse from one of the top authorities on helping young people transition to independence."
Review: Quality Mall
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Review by: David Michael Mank, Director, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community; Professor, Indiana University
"Practical, outcome oriented, and comprehensive . . . Practitioners in schools and adult services, individuals with disabilities, and families will all find this book valuable."
Review by: Robert A. Stodden, Director, Center on Disability Studies (CDS); Professor, Disability Studies & Special Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa
"Reflects the many years of personal and professional experience the author has invested in seeking an improved the quality of life of persons with disabilities. This book brings a mix of research-based evidence and personal experience applicable to a wide range of persons involved in the process of secondary school to adult transition for persons with disabilities."
Review by: Meg Grigal, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Community Inclusion, UMASS-Boston
"With so many new special education professionals thrust into transition related positions without preparation or training, this book will be a godsend. Its engaging style and practical resources will provide a 'one-stop shop' for transition professionals seeking to implement effective practices."
Review by: Colleen A. Thoma, Professor of Special Education and Disability Policy, VCU, Past President of Division on Career Development and Transition
"Provides the kind of how-to advice that so many teachers want and need. While based on the best research available, it answers the critical question for teachers: how do I implement this in the real world?"
Review by: Richard Luecking, TransCen, Inc.
"Yet another important contribution by Paul Wehman to effective transition practice. This highly useable resource is a must for anyone involved in helping youth plan for the transition from school to work and adult life."
Review by: Stan Shaw, Associate Director, Center on Postsecondary Education and Disability, University of Connecticut
"A must-have book that not only includes essential information on transition planning but also provides a huge selection of worksheets to help professionals effectively implement each step of the process."
Review by: Gary M. Clark, Professor Emeritus, University of Kansas
"Paul Wehman and his colleagues continue to 'ring the bell' with their books on transition services. Essentials of Transition Planning is loaded with information for professionals working with students with moderate to severe disabilities."