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Article: Moving From Elementary to Middle School: Supporting a Smooth Transition for Students With Severe Disabilities

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Teaching Exceptional Children
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January 1, 2005
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Excitement, apprehension, curiosity, and concern-the transition to middle school is often accompanied by a mix of such emotions. For some students, middle school represents a new milestone-an indicator that they are approaching young adulthood. Simultaneously, it can be a time that evokes anxiety, uneasiness, and worry (Akos, 2002; Mullins & Irvin, 2000). Parents wonder what middle school will be like for their children:

* How will they adjust to social pressures?

* Will they be able to keep up academically?

* Will they make friends?

* Will they be excited about going to school each day?

For students with severe disabilities, adjusting to a new school environment can be particularly ...

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