title: The disabled adolescent guidance unit.
abstract: The disabled adolescent guidance unit is a panel which comprises representatives of various health professions, sheltered employment workshops and government instrumentalities associated with employment, social security and education. The aim of the panel is to advise disabled school leavers on the various options available to them. This includes recommendations on employment, leisure activities, and, when, necessary, on housing. In the years 1978 to 1984, 114 young people were seen. Average age at referral was 17 years. 66% of the disabilities were caused by neurological problems, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and spina bifida. Trauma accounted for 10%. A simple questionnaire was used to evaluate the usefulness of the panel. 58 of the 114 clients replied, 78% of the clients had followed the panel's recommendations, the work situation of the clients was as follows: 7% in open employment, 21% in sheltered employment, 22% undertaking further education, 10% doing voluntary work and 38% unemployed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012759:Sheltered Workshops