Making the Transition to Preschool: Identification of Parent Needs
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of the Division for Early Childhood
- Vol. 12 (2), 98-107
- https://doi.org/10.1177/105381518801200201
Abstract
Ninety-two parents of San Francisco infants and preschoolers with disabilities were surveyed to identify information and services which would be helpful as they and their children made the transition into public school preschool special education programs. Parent concerns during this period of transition were also identified. Results of the survey indicate that families were most interested in information and services which would allow them to obtain and manage the particular special education and related services appropriate for their child. Concerns centered around being away from their child for long periods, dealing with an unfamiliar agency, and being assured of receiving appropriate services, Implications for providing transition support services are discussed.Keywords
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