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- Title
Pathways toward Positive Psychosocial Outcomes and Mental Health for Youth with Disabilities: A Knowledge Synthesis of Developmental Trajectories.
- Authors
Gorter, Jan Willem; Stewart, Debra; Smith, Marc Woodbury; King, Gillian; Wright, Marilyn; Nguyen, Tram; Freeman, Matt; Swinton, Marilyn
- Abstract
Most children with developmental conditions survive to adulthood. To improve adult outcomes there is a need to synthesize our existing knowledge regarding their developmental trajectories. The synthesis in this paper was guided by interactional, life course perspectives and definitions of development and disability. Evidence from 107 published articles, grey literature, and expert opinion demonstrated that there are currently more negative than positive psychosocial and mental health outcomes for youth with disabilities. Evidence is mounting that youth with disabilities experience similar trajectories to their peers without disabilities through positive, developmentally appropriate life experiences and regular opportunities with adequate supports to develop adult social roles.
- Subjects
DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities; FUNCTIONAL assessment; EVALUATION of medical care; MENTAL health; PSYCHOLOGY of the sick; SYSTEMATIC reviews
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, 2014, Vol 33, Issue 1, p45
- ISSN
0713-3936
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.7870/cjcmh-2014-005