Launching: The Experiences of Two Young Adults with Intellectual Disability and Their Families in Transition to Individual Supported Living

Autor/inn/en	Isaacson, Naomi C.; Cocks, Errol; Netto, Julie A.
Titel	Launching: The Experiences of Two Young Adults with Intellectual Disability and Their Families in Transition to Individual Supported Living
Quelle	In: Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 39 (2014) 3, S.270-281 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1469-9532
DOI	10.3109/13668250.2014.929643
Schlagwörter	Young Adults; Intellectual Disability; Independent Living; Residential Programs; Parent Participation; Stress Variables; Social Isolation; Transitional Programs; Family Relationship; Personal Autonomy; Sibling Relationship; Planning; Social Support Groups; Foreign Countries; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Selbstverantwortung; Sozialer Wohnungsbau; Elternmitwirkung; Soziale Isolation; Individuelle Autonomie; Sibling relations; Geschwisterbeziehung; Ablaufplanung; Planungsprozess; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	Background: A major milestone in the transition to adulthood is leaving the parental home, known as "launching." This study explored the experiences of 2 young people with intellectual disability during launching into individual supported living, including the impact of a Western Australian (WA) funding approach. Method: Two case studies employed interviews, documentation review, and observations. Three staff members of the WA Disability Services Commission participated. Results: The transition period was stressful for parents. Gaining independence occurred gradually for the young adults and was influenced by parent involvement. All parents desired more formal support. Social isolation was a major issue for the young adults. Conclusions: Families need long-term assistance to prepare for launching, and parents may need reassurance as they withdraw from their caring role. More consideration is needed into how young people with intellectual disability may be best supported to develop friendships. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01