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Young People with Cognitive Disability in Transition to Adulthood: Stories of Survival and Aspiration in the Face of Adversity presents compelling narratives from young people navigating the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood while living with cognitive disabilities. The collaborative work by Ann Fudge Schormans, Fotina Hardy, Kathy Ellem, and colleagues offers an intimate look at how these individuals overcome systemic barriers, discrimination, and social exclusion.
Through in-depth interviews and case studies, the book centers the voices of young people themselves, rather than solely relying on professional or parental perspectives. The authors explore themes including education, employment, social inclusion, independence, and personal relationships. The narratives reveal both the struggles these young people face and their remarkable resilience, determination, and aspirations for meaningful participation in society.
Published by Cambridge University Press, this work is essential reading for disability scholars, social workers, educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the realities of young people with cognitive disabilities and improving support systems to facilitate their successful transition to adulthood.
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