Making visible the prevalence of self-identified disability among youth experiencing homelessness

Collins, Stephanie Baker; Schormans, Ann Fudge

doi:10.1080/10530789.2021.1940719

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“…As the terms intellectual disability and developmental disability were used interchangeably by participants in Partnering for Change, and as some youth participants also used the language of 'learning disability' to indicate intellectual disability. For ease, we use 'intellectual disability' here (see Collins & Schormans, 2023) 2 Please note that the process for determining prevalence was complex and beyond the scope of this study to report. Greater details can be found in Collins & Schormans, 2023. FUDGE SCHORMANS ET AL.…”

Section: Forum Theatrementioning

confidence: 99%

“…For ease, we use 'intellectual disability' here (see Collins & Schormans, 2023) 2 Please note that the process for determining prevalence was complex and beyond the scope of this study to report. Greater details can be found in Collins & Schormans, 2023. FUDGE SCHORMANS ET AL.…”

Section: Forum Theatrementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Interviews were all talk based. Although recruitment materials were written in easy‐read formats, no participants requested alternative forms to complete the interview (for additional information, see Baker Collins et al, 2018; Collins & Schormans, 2023).…”

Section: The Partnering For Change Projectmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Information pertaining to homeless youth with intellectual disabilities, their numbers, precipitating circumstances, experiences of homelessness and needs for support is notably limited (Baker Collins et al, 2018; Collins & Schormans, 2023). Systematic reviews of studies of children and youth experiencing homelessness that address the broader category of cognitive function, suggest youth experiencing homelessness appear to have lower cognitive functioning at higher rates than their housed peers; however, reported rates vary so widely as to be inconclusive.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Homeless youth with intellectual disabilities: Precarious lives and health inequalities

Fudge Schormans,

Baker Collins,

Allan

et al. 2024

Brit J Learn Disabil

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BackgroundYouth with intellectual disabilities experiencing homelessness are invisible within multiple service sectors. We know little about their experiences of homelessness, or the impacts of such on the social and physical health and well‐being.MethodsWe used quantitative and qualitative methods to measure prevalence and learn from key informants and homeless youth with intellectual disabilities about factors leading to and sustaining homelessness, and the implications of such on their social, physical, and mental health and well‐being. The project involved seven co‐researchers with intellectual disabilities and experience of youth homelessness in research design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination. We created Forum Theatre scenes that creatively represent the findings of the project. In this paper we share one of those scenes, as well as the recommendations three co‐researchers with intellectual disabilities have for improving support to homeless youth with intellectual disabilities.FindingsLack of awareness of and about homeless youth with intellectual disabilities, combined with siloed ways of working by involved sectors, results in significant disadvantage and health inequities for youth. Also revealed was the likelihood this would continue given existing obstacles to accessing appropriate housing and supports to exit homelessness.ConclusionServices providers, policy makers and representatives of the involved sectors need to recognize and acknowledge homeless youth with intellectual disabilities and take responsibility for learning and working together to develop integrated and responsive approaches to effectively supporting them.

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Section: Forum Theatrementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Forum Theatrementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Partnering For Change Projectmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Homeless youth with intellectual disabilities: Precarious lives and health inequalities

Fudge Schormans,

Baker Collins,

Allan

et al. 2024

Brit J Learn Disabil

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“…Among YEH in Canada, the disproportionate representation of particular sub-populations is well documented. These sub-populations include youth that identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (2SLGBTQ+), Indigenous youth, Black youth or youth of colour, newcomer and/or refugee youth [ 4 ], and perhaps less-well documented but worthy of further research and discussion, neurodiverse youth or youth with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder [ 5 , 6 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“I feel like I’m in a revolving door, and COVID has made it spin a lot faster”: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth experiencing homelessness in Toronto, Canada

Noble

Owens²,

Thulien³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Purpose Research has shown that youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) face barriers to social inclusion and are at risk for poor mental health. With the COVID-19 pandemic threatening the health, wellbeing, and economic circumstances of people around the world, this study aims to assess the impacts of the pandemic on YEH in Toronto, Ontario, as well as to identify recommendations for future waves of COVID-19. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with YEH (ages 16–24, n = 45) and staff who work in one of four downtown emergency shelters for youth (n = 31) in Toronto, Ontario. Results YEH experienced both structural changes and psychosocial impacts resulting from the pandemic. Structural changes included a reduction in services, barriers to employment and housing, and changes to routines. Psychosocial outcomes included isolation, worsened mental health, and increased substance use. Impacts were magnified and distinct for subpopulations of youth, including for youth that identified as Black, 2SLGBTQ+, or those new to Canada. Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic increased distress among YEH while also limiting access to services. There is therefore a need to balance health and safety with continued access to in-person services, and to shift the response to youth homelessness to focus on prevention, housing, and equitable supports for subpopulations of youth.

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The Role of Resilience as a Mediating Factor between Adverse Childhood Experience and Mental Health in Adolescents Receiving Child Welfare Services in Nova Scotia

Shahidi,

Ungar,

Wedyaswari

et al. 2024

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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Making visible the prevalence of self-identified disability among youth experiencing homelessness

Cited by 5 publications

References 23 publications

Homeless youth with intellectual disabilities: Precarious lives and health inequalities

Homeless youth with intellectual disabilities: Precarious lives and health inequalities

“I feel like I’m in a revolving door, and COVID has made it spin a lot faster”: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth experiencing homelessness in Toronto, Canada

The Role of Resilience as a Mediating Factor between Adverse Childhood Experience and Mental Health in Adolescents Receiving Child Welfare Services in Nova Scotia

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