Achieving successful transitions for young people with disabilities : a practical guide /

Achieving successful transitions for young people with disabilities : a practical guide /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Hughes, Jill, 1976- author.
Imprint:	London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015.
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Subject:	Youth with disabilities -- Services for -- Great Britain. Youth with disabilities -- Vocational education -- Great Britain. Youth with disabilities -- Education -- Great Britain. School-to-work transition -- Great Britain. School-to-work transition. Youth with disabilities -- Education. Youth with disabilities -- Services for. Youth with disabilities -- Vocational education. Great Britain. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12016342

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Other authors / contributors:	Lackenby, Natalie, author.
ISBN:	1784500054 9781784500054 9781849055680 1849055688
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-198) and indexes. In English. Print version record.
Summary:	This best practice guide provides a blueprint for managing seamless transitions between services for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs and sensory impairments. The authors cover a wide range of transitions, including moving from children's to adult's services, from school to college, leaving education and gaining work experience and employment and supporting young people to live independently. They include key information on policy and legislation, the statutory duty of local authorities and health, housing and education agencies, and describe the impact of the new Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans. With a wealth of practical, common sense guidance for navigating this complex area of work in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner, the book will guide practitioners and students step-by-step through the process of managing transitions, highlighting best practice and providing evidence-based models to ensure the best possible outcomes for service users and their families. An essential resource for all those involved in supporting young people with additional needs through transitions, including social workers and social work students, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, health professionals and special education teachers.
Other form:	Print version: 9781849055680 1849055688

Table of Contents:

Why Is Achieving Successful Transitions for Young People with Disabilities So Important?
Transitions and Special Educational Needs
Transitions and Children's Services
Transitions and Personalisation
Transitions and Employment
Transitions and Housing
Transitions and Health
Transitions and Decision Making
Transitions and Family Carers
Conclusion.