Parent and Teacher Expectations for the Adult Lives of Their Severely and Profoundly Handicapped Children

The parents and teachers of 10 severely handicapped children were surveyed concerning their expectations for the adult lives of the children. The children ranged in chronological age from 3 to 16 years and ranged in developmental age from 2 to 8 years. All of the children were visually impaired with at least one additional handicapping condition. A total of 10 parents and 10 teachers were surveyed In five areas: (1) education, (2) vocation, (3) living arrangement, (4) social life, and (5) potential income. Significant differences in expectations for the educational achievements of the children were observed between the parents and teachers.