“…This need for a safe exploration space becomes even more important for students with disabilities, as they must synthesize their identity of disability with their goals and ambitions (Appleby, 2001;Blanchett, 2002). However, they often lack the social and cognitive skills needed to process these questions, requiring instruction and support from special education professionals (Aunos & Feldman, 2002;Dickey, 2004;Gresham, 1997Gresham, , 2001Gresham, Sugai, & Horner, 2001;Johns, Crowley, & Guetzloe, 2005;Lofgren-Martenson, 2008; S. A.…”