Based on the analysis of eighteen authentic and inspiring personal stories, this book illustrates how people with severe childhood disabilities achieved extraordinary career success. Growing up, the people surrounding them and environmental conditions helped them develop their self-efficacy.
The book is divided into four parts. It begins by discussing the elusive essence of success, especially for people with disabilities. The authors then discuss selfefficacy, and how it pertains to occupations of people with disabilities. Part two (school years) and part three (higher education) address some of the challenges experienced by students with disabilities. It shows how parents and educational figures helped them enhance their self-efficacy. Part two also discusses current and future trends in inclusive education, and recommendations for practitioners. Part three pays attention to some of the unique traits that helped them overcome obstacles. Finally, the authors focus on employment of people with disabilities and explore some of the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic in light of this. It includes messages of hope to parents, professionals and individuals with disabilities.
Author(s): Erez C. Miller, Efrat Kass
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 251
City: Cham
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Book
Contents
About the Authors
Introduction
Sense of Self-Efficacy as a Mediating Factor in Successful Employment
References
Part I: Introduction to Success, Self-efficacy and People with Disabilities
1: Success
1.1 What Is Success?
1.2 Success Among People with Disabilities
References
2: Self-Efficacy as a Source of Success
2.1 What Is Self-Efficacy?
2.2 Differentiating Between Self-Efficacy and Related Concepts
2.3 Sense of Self-Efficacy of Students with Disabilities in the Educational System
2.4 Occupational Self-Efficacy
Occupational Self-Efficacy Among People with Disabilities
References
Part II: The School Years
Bibliography
3: Formal Education
3.1 Educational Figures: Willingness to Fight for Pupils’ Rights and Dedication for Their Success
3.2 Efficacy-Enhancing Messages
3.3 Supports and Accommodations
References
4: Support from Professionals Outside the Educational System
References
5: Parents’ Contribution: Parental Effects, Parents’ Dedication, Efficacy-Enhancing Messages
5.1 Parents’ Effects on Their Children’s Academic Aspirations
5.2 Parents’ Dedication
5.3 Parents’ Efficacy-Enhancing Messages
References
6: Coping with Social Challenges and Loneliness
6.1 The Importance of Social Support
References
7: Academic Challenges of Pupils with Disabilities and Effective Inclusive Practices
7.1 Pupils with Physical Disabilities
7.2 Pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
7.3 Pupils with Learning Disabilities
7.4 Pupils with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
7.5 Pupils with Blindness or Low Vision
Environmental Factors
Internal and Personality Factors
7.6 The Consequences of Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
7.7 Current and Future Trends in Inclusive Education
7.8 Recommendations for Practitioners
References
8: Inner Strengths: The Importance of Self-Efficacy, Character Strengths, and Unique Traits
8.1 The Importance of Self-Efficacy
Familial Challenges as Building Character and Self-Efficacy
8.2 Self-Determination
8.3 Self-Advocacy
8.4 Perseverance
8.5 Unique Skills
References
Part III: Higher Education Years
9: Challenges and Supports
9.1 Transitioning from High School to College
9.2 What Can Help College Students with Disabilities Succeed?
9.3 Distance Learning and Students with Disabilities
9.4 The Role of Faculty and Administrators in Supporting Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education
References
Part IV: Career and Employment of People with Disabilities
10: Challenges that People with Disabilities Face Regarding Employment and Career Development and Venues to Overcome Them
10.1 Barriers to Employment Among People with Disabilities
10.2 Internal Factors That Support Employment Among People with Disabilities
References
11: Developing a Successful Career Among People with Disabilities
11.1 Factors Contributing to the Development of a Successful Career by People with Disabilities
Training and Support Programmes
Recommendations to Enhance the Employability of People with Disabilities
Educating Employers About the Importance and Benefits of Employing People with Disabilities
Accommodations in the Workplace
11.2 Benefits and Challenges of Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities
References
12: Employment Challenges and Solutions for People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
References
13: Some Ethical Dilemmas When Conducting Interviews with People with Disabilities
References
Afterword
Appendix 1: Designing and Implementing the Study
References
Appendix 2: Some Ethical Dilemmas When Conducting Interviews with People with Disabilities
References
Index
