This study explored parental experiences and factors impacting on the successful transitioning of young people with Down syndrome from primary to mainstream secondary school settings in Ireland. This qualitative study used semi‐structured interviews to examine the perspectives of parents (N = 5) and secondary school teachers (N = 3) regarding this transition process. Interviews were analysed via thematic analysis using a social constructionist perspective. Results revealed that open communication between parents and schools was a significant factor impacting positively on the experience. However, results also indicated that a balancing act was required to manage factors such as parental fears and expectations, educational resources and the challenges in supporting the child to navigate the social world of mainstream schools. Findings identify challenges to the successful inclusion of young people with Down syndrome at secondary‐school level. Recommendations are made for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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影响唐氏综合症年轻人成功过渡的因素

这项研究探讨了父母的经历和影响唐氏综合症年轻人从小学成功过渡到主流中学的因素。这项定性研究使用半结构化访谈来考察父母（N = 5）和中学教师（N = 3）对这一过渡过程的看法。访谈是使用社会建构主义者的观点通过主题分析进行分析的。结果显示，父母与学校之间的开放式沟通是对体验产生积极影响的重要因素。但是，结果还表明，需要采取平衡行动来管理各种因素，例如父母的恐惧和期望，教育资源以及在支持儿童驾驭主流学校的社会世界方面的挑战。调查结果确定了成功地将唐氏综合症的年轻人纳入中学的挑战。为将来的研究提出了建议。[作者的摘要]