Teaching, Including, and Supporting College Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Teaching, Including, and Supporting College Students with Intellectual Disabilities provides higher education professionals and proponents of post-secondary education programs for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) with a comprehensive guide to developing new programs and inclusive practices for college students with ID.

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Kelly R. Kelley is Associate Professor of Inclusive/Special Education at Western Carolina University, USA.

David L. Westling is the Adelaide Worth Daniels Distinguished Professor of Special Education at Western Carolina University, USA.

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Part I. Preliminary Considerations 1. PSE Programs for Students with ID: Why, What, and How 2. Who Should Go to College? 3. Collaborating with University and Community Partners 4. Funding, Staffing, and Program Sustainability Part II. Major Components 5. Recruitment and Admissions Procedures 6. Living on Campus 7. Course Participation 8. Career Planning and Job Training 9. Developing Campus Membership through Extracurricular Activities Part III. Implementation and Coordination 10. Person Centered Planning and Weekly Scheduling 11. Recruiting and Coordinating Student Volunteers as Natural Supports 12. Preparing for Post Program Success Part IV. Special Issues 13. Providing a Safe Environment and Addressing Inappropriate Social Behaviors 14. Working Effectively with Parents and Families