Transitions from school for young adults with intellectual disability: Parental perspectives on “life as an adjustment”
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Davies, Michael D
Beamish, Wendi
Year published
2009
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Background : Few studies have investigated transition programs and outcomes for young adults with disabilities as viewed from the parent perspective. The current Australian study provided a voice for parents to report on the experiences of and outcomes for young adults following their recent transition from school into post-school life. Method : A mailed survey gathered statewide data from parents (n = 218) whose family member had completed schooling at a secondary or special school. The majority of those participating were parents of adults with intellectual disabilities disability and high support needs. Results : Findings ...
View more >Background : Few studies have investigated transition programs and outcomes for young adults with disabilities as viewed from the parent perspective. The current Australian study provided a voice for parents to report on the experiences of and outcomes for young adults following their recent transition from school into post-school life. Method : A mailed survey gathered statewide data from parents (n = 218) whose family member had completed schooling at a secondary or special school. The majority of those participating were parents of adults with intellectual disabilities disability and high support needs. Results : Findings detail school preparation for employment, community activities, and daily living; parent and student involvement in transition goal-setting; and post-school outcomes for young adults and their families. Conclusions : Parental reflections on family adjustment and life satisfaction for the young adult since leaving school highlight the lack of post-school options and the impact of these circumstances on the whole family.
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View more >Background : Few studies have investigated transition programs and outcomes for young adults with disabilities as viewed from the parent perspective. The current Australian study provided a voice for parents to report on the experiences of and outcomes for young adults following their recent transition from school into post-school life. Method : A mailed survey gathered statewide data from parents (n = 218) whose family member had completed schooling at a secondary or special school. The majority of those participating were parents of adults with intellectual disabilities disability and high support needs. Results : Findings detail school preparation for employment, community activities, and daily living; parent and student involvement in transition goal-setting; and post-school outcomes for young adults and their families. Conclusions : Parental reflections on family adjustment and life satisfaction for the young adult since leaving school highlight the lack of post-school options and the impact of these circumstances on the whole family.
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Journal Title
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Volume
34
Issue
3
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© 2009 Taylor & Francis. This is the author-manuscript version of the paper. Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.Please refer to the journal link for access to the definitive, published version.
Subject
Clinical sciences
Special education and disability
Social work
Sociology