Programs Serving Transition-Age Youth: A Comparative Analysis of the U.S. and 10 Other Countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)Youth TransitionOECDOrganisation for ...
The challenges this life stage present are particularly relevant for at-risk youth because between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, most individuals age out of the juvenile justice, public education, and/or foster care systems that are designed to prepare them for independent living, leaving ...
This study explored predictors of service use among 174 transition-age youth (age 16–30) with an Autism Spectrum Disorder using Andersen’s (J Health Soc Behav 36(1):1–10, 1995) healthcare utilization model. Family caregivers were interviewed about past 6-month use of 15 services. On ave...
Transition-age foster youth (TAY) experience at least double the rate of pregnancy compared to the general population, yet few researchers have investigated ways to improve the reproductive health of transition-age foster youth. We assessed feasibility and gathered preliminary outcomes data on use of...
Individuals with ASD do not currently experience the autonomy or independence expected of youth transitioning to adulthood. On the contrary, individuals with ASD continue to be dependent on their families for providing basic needs, financial support, hou
The authors suggest that meeting the mental health needs of transition age youth requires optimization at systemic, organizational and programmatic levels and an ideal model of care should incorporate evidence-based approaches that are adapted to unique youth and community needs. 展开 ...
Background: Almost 21,000 youth, in the U.S., leave foster care due to "emancipation" each year. Although not well documented for this age group, nearly half of children/youth in foster care receive a disability diagnosis. There is a growing body of literature about the transition to adul...
While these findings cannot directly point to policy solutions, they may help better understand which high-risk groups should be prioritised in prevention measures and communication strategies designed for this age group. The age of 25–26 is particularly relevant for smoking as nearly 100% of ...
W. (2016). Quality of Life for Transition-Age Youth with Autism or Intellectual Disability. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(1), 190-204.Biggs E., Carter, E. (2016). Quality of Life for Transition-Age Youth with Autism or Intellectual Disability. Journal of Autism & ...
Transition-age youth (TAY, ages 14鈥 26) diagnosed with serious mental health conditions are at high risk for vocational struggles. This paper examines the implementation and process evaluation of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment enhanced to better meet developmental ...