People with intellectual disabilities moving into adulthood.

People with an intellectual disability who aspire to further education, and who seek employment on their transition to adulthood, need access to a range of supports, for independence, personal and educational development, and collaborative transitioning. This article discusses the importance of fami...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 19; no. 5; pp. 32 - 38
Autor principal: Crotty, Gerard
Formato: tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Jun2016
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Sumario:People with an intellectual disability who aspire to further education, and who seek employment on their transition to adulthood, need access to a range of supports, for independence, personal and educational development, and collaborative transitioning. This article discusses the importance of family care, service provision, employment, influential past policies and future strategic developments within an Irish context, and how collaboration between all key stakeholders is essential for effective transitioning for people with an intellectual disability.