Parents’ Experiences, Reflections, and Hopes as their Children with Disabilities Transition to Adulthood
Title | Parents’ Experiences, Reflections, and Hopes as their Children with Disabilities Transition to Adulthood |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Scorgie K, Wilgosh L |
Journal | Interdisciplinary Journal of Family Studies |
Volume | 16 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 55-72 |
Date Published | 12/2011 |
Publisher | Padova University Press |
Place Published | Padova, IT |
ISSN Number | 2282-2011 |
Abstract | The purpose of the study was to explore the perspectives of five mothers of sons with disabilities and complex needs, longitudinally across an eight to 10 year span. The focus was on issues in the transition from child to adult services, as the young men reach adulthood. Findings suggest that this transition in characterized by ambivalence and ambiguity, as parents look to evaluate the past, adjust to a different life in the present, and make plans enabling them to envision a hopeful future. |
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