Helping adolescents who have disabilities negotiate transitions to adulthood.
Adolescents who have disabilities face unique challenges as they progress through the transitions necessary to achieve optimum functioning in adulthood. These youths often need professional assistance to successfully negotiate these important transitions. Our article describes processes for collaborating with these adolescents, their families, and other professionals to facilitate successful transitions to a more healthy, productive, and satisfying adulthood.
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Andrew J. Kirch Developmental Services Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York 14642, USA.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000328:Adult; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006293:Health Promotion; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent