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dc.contributor.authorIsaacson, Naomi
dc.contributor.authorCocks, Errol
dc.contributor.authorNetto, Julie Ann
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T13:37:54Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T13:37:54Z
dc.date.created2014-09-01T20:00:21Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.identifier.citationIsaacson, N.. and Cocks, E. and Netto, J.A. 2014. Launching: The experiences of two young adults with intellectual disability and their families in transition to individual supported living. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 39 (3): pp. 270-281.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33564
dc.identifier.doi10.3109/13668250.2014.929643
dc.description.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.

dc.publisherTaylor & Francis
dc.subjectindividual supported living
dc.subjectfamily relationships
dc.subjectlaunching
dc.subjectintellectual disability
dc.subjecttransition to adulthood
dc.titleLaunching: The experiences of two young adults with intellectual disability and their families in transition to individual supported living
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.issn13668250
dcterms.source.titleJournal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability
curtin.departmentSchool of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
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