Self-determination and Transition Outcomes of Youth with Disabilities: Findings from the Special Needs Education Longitudinal Study

Pen-Chiang Chao1, Yu-Chi Chou1, Shu-Fen Cheng1
1Department of Special Education, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan

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