Employment outcomes for adults with cerebral palsy: an issue that needs to be addressed

Vogtle, Laura

doi:10.1111/dmcn.12241

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“…These findings are largely in line with existing research on employment, education, and standard of living outcomes for people with CP (Zwicker et al 2017 ). Previous research has suggested that individuals with CP are subject to a compounding effect whereby lower educational attainment translates into lower employment outcomes and income (Huang et al 2013 ; Vogtle 2013 ). Huang et al ( 2013 ) suggest targeted educational and vocational supports are required for people with CP.…”

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Employment, Education, and Income for Canadians with Developmental Disability: Analysis from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability

Berrigan

Scott

Zwicker

2020

J Autism Dev Disord

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This study assessed needs and outcomes for people with developmental disability (DD) to understand the socioeconomic status of this group prior to implementation of the Accessible Canada Act in June 2019. The 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) was used to analyze data for a sample of individuals with self-reported disability. Data related to employment, education, income, housing, caregivers, and use of government benefits is reported. Compared to the general Canadian public, persons with DD are less likely to: finish high-school or post-secondary education; participate in the labor force or be employed; and earn on average less/year in total income. To align with recent accessibility legislation, significant progress is needed to address disparities for people with DD.

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Employment, Education, and Income for Canadians with Developmental Disability: Analysis from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability

Berrigan

Scott

Zwicker

2020

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…Thus, the importance of specific life areas may shift with age. Emerging adults with CP may need support from people in their environment and professionals to achieve new personal goals and optimal levels of functioning in adulthood (29). For Environmental factors, "family" is the most important factor in the ICF Core Set for children with CP, and also appears to be important for adults with CP.…”

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confidence: 99%

Developing an ICF Core Set for adults with cerebral palsy: A Global expert survey of relevant functions and contextual factors

Limsakul¹,

Noten²,

Selb³

et al. 2020

J Rehabil Med

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LAY ABSTRACTNowadays the population of persons with cerebral palsy is mostly at adult age. The clinical care and research for this understudied population would benefit from standardized outcomes. Therefore, we aim to develop an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Set for adults with cerebral palsy, integrating knowledge from several perspectives. One of these perspectives is the experts' view, which we studied in a survey among professionals working with adults with cerebral palsy worldwide. Professional experts indicated over 200 relevant aspects of functioning for adults with cerebral palsy, covering a broad variety. They most often reported problems for adults with cerebral palsy in mobility or having pain, and on the hindrance of construction and technology of public or private buildings for their functioning. The present results emphasize the known heterogeneity of cerebral palsy and the large number of impairments and activity limitations in adulthood. Also, experts underlined the importance of person-environment interactions, by frequently naming environmental factors.Objective: To identify areas of functioning in adults with cerebral palsy that are considered relevant by experts, in order to develop an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for adults with cerebral palsy. Participants: Experts from various professional backgrounds worldwide who had experience working with adults with cerebral palsy for ≥2 years and were able to complete the survey in the English language. Methods: A cross-sectional study using an international internet-based survey. The experts were asked to address relevant areas of functioning in adults with cerebral palsy. These areas of functioning were then linked to the ICF and the frequencies analysed. Results: A total of 126 experts from 32 countries completed the survey. From the responses, 217 unique second-level ICF categories were identified. The three most frequently mentioned categories were "design, construction and building products and technology of buildings for public use (e150, 77%) and private use" (e155, 67%), followed by "sensation of pain" (b280, 62%). Conclusion: The broad diversity of ICF categories reported by the experts emphasize the known heterogeneity of cerebral palsy and the variety of functioning in adulthood. They also reported on many environmental factors, illustrating the importance of person-environment interactions. These findings provide information about relevant issues for use in developing an ICF Core Set for adults with cerebral palsy.

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“…However, it is well recognized that in many countries (e.g. UK – Critten, 2016; USA – Vogtle, 2013), including Australia (Punch et al., 2004; Wakeford and Waugh, 2014), the right to work (or not to work), choice, and employment for young people with disabilities is not well actualized.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These include the existence of service system barriers such as complicated and disconnected government programs and policies (Díaz-Mendoza et al., 2015; Huang et al., 2013; Rutkowski and Riehle, 2009; Vogtle, 2013) and a lack of integrated approaches between systems – education, health, and employment (Abbott and Carpenter, 2014; Díaz-Mendoza et al., 2015; Huang et al., 2013; Jetha et al., 2015; Shaw et al., 2006). Other barriers related to transition planning are preparedness, where a lack of appropriate work experience programs was found (Lindsay et al., 2016; Rutkowski and Riehle, 2009); poor career advice within allied health and schools (Abbott and Carpenter, 2014; Díaz-Mendoza et al., 2015; Huang et al., 2013; Shaw et al., 2006; Vogtle, 2013); and inadequate transition planning provided (Lindsay et al., 2016; Shaw et al., 2006), particularly for those with life-limiting conditions, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Abbott and Carpenter, 2014). Another set of barriers related to low expectations of young people with disabilities to work is held by society, schools, families, and individuals (Abbott and Carpenter, 2014; Critten, 2016; Lindsay et al., 2016; Novak, 2015; Rutkowski and Riehle, 2009; Shaw et al., 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

Why one size fits all approach to transition in Disability Employment Services hinders employability of young people with physical and neurological disabilities in Australia

Stafford

Marston

Chamorro‐Koc

et al. 2017

Journal of Industrial Relations

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The education-to-work pathways for young people with disabilities are becoming more diverse and lengthier in our post-industrial economy. Furthermore, it is recognized that a multitude of barriers still remain in securing employment at the end of these pathways. In this paper, we focus on Australia’s Disability Employment Services (DES) to understand how views of transition in DES policy may be influencing program rules in supporting secondary and tertiary students with physical and/or neurological disabilities in their employability and employment. We do this through critical policy analysis of DES and in-depth Interpretive accounts from service providers and advocacy organizations.

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Employment outcomes for adults with cerebral palsy: an issue that needs to be addressed

Abstract: This commentary is on the original article by Huang et al. on pages of this issue.

Cited by 6 publications

References 4 publications

Employment, Education, and Income for Canadians with Developmental Disability: Analysis from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability

Employment, Education, and Income for Canadians with Developmental Disability: Analysis from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability

Developing an ICF Core Set for adults with cerebral palsy: A Global expert survey of relevant functions and contextual factors

Why one size fits all approach to transition in Disability Employment Services hinders employability of young people with physical and neurological disabilities in Australia

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