Article

The purpose of this review was to describe literature relating to
transition for young people with an intellectual disability and identify gaps
within the current knowledge base. METHOD: A narrative literature review was
undertaken. Searches of databases Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ERIC, ISI Web of
Science and ProQuest 500 International provided relevant research articles. The
search terms used were intellectual disability, transition, employment, and ICF
as well as other terms derived from the ICF. Manual searches of reference lists
identified additional studies. Furthermore, government websites were searched for
relevant reports and policies. RESULTS: Transition literature was explored by ICF
domains; body functions and structures, activity and participation and contextual
factors. Studies were identified in some but not all areas and included
literature describing self-determination and participation in leisure activities
for those with mild intellectual disability. However, significant gaps were found
particularly for those with severe intellectual disability. CONCLUSIONS: The ICF
is a useful tool in framing a review of transition literature for young people
with intellectual disability due to the complexity and multi-faceted nature of
transition. The important influence of environmental factors including family
systems, post-school services and access to transport were highlighted as having
considerable impacts on transition outcomes.

Langue : ANGLAIS