Measuring the Effectiveness of Transition Services

Turner, Steve

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“…1996). There is also a dearth of information about what is a ‘good transition’ (Routledge 2000; Turner 2000) as well as more generally of what a quality service for young people might consist (Mitchell & Sloper 2002).…”

Section: Transition Involvement and Learning Disabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There may be a greater reliance on parental resources and uncertainty on the part of parents about how they will best reconcile con¯icting demands (Thorin et al 1996). There is also a dearth of information about what is a`good transition' (Routledge 2000;Turner 2000) as well as more generally of what a quality service for young people might consist (Mitchell & Sloper 2002).…”

Section: Transition Involvement and Learning Disabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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‘Choice Biography’ and the importance of the social¹

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Pawson

Raghavan

2003

Brit J Learn Disabil

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Recent European Union and Economic and Social Research Council funded research has scrutinized the concept of choice and future orientation in those undergoing transitions into adulthood. The focus of interest has been on the interplay of social structure and individual agency. We draw on initial ®ndings from a Department of Health funded study to critique these new ways of thinking. In what ways do people with learning disabilities manifest the same attitudes to choice and risk evident in recent studies of young people? Do they demonstrate similar models of adaptation to the future? We will explore, via three case study examples, the tension between individual agency and family attitudes to future possibilities. We will argue that advances in the sociology of youth are in danger of assuming that the individualized choice biography' is the predominant model of transition. This does not re¯ect the importance of social networks and family relationships in young people with learning disability. For them, risk-management and the pursuit of well-being are pursued in the social domain.

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Section: Transition Involvement and Learning Disabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Transition Involvement and Learning Disabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%