Emotionally handicapped youth in transition: issues and principles for program development.
Seriously emotionally handicapped adolescents face significant transition issues as they move through our system of care and attempt to assume adult role responsibilities in the community. Service delivery efforts must be sensitive to these issues and begin to realistically address the transition needs of this population. Nine integrative principles are discussed which appear essential when developing transition services.
Modrcin
M J
MJ
Portland State University, Oregon 97207-0751.
D000293:Adolescent; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent