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Young people with cognitive disability in transition to adulthood
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- Book Synopsis
- This book presents the lived experiences of young people with cognitive disability and their struggles as they transition to adulthood. Whether you are a young person yourself looking to transition to adulthood, a parent, or a professional supporting a young person, this book will help you understand the systemic failures which have caused abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence. But it will also outline the inner and outer resources which have enabled young people to maintain their self-belief and overcome adversity. Despite the fact society is failing these young people, the young people in this book speak of belief and have hope for the future. Drawing upon the United Nations human rights framework, this book provides a narrative for empowerment and reform. It involves the input of co-researchers with disability and includes Easy English summaries in each chapter to ensure its accessibility to young people with cognitive disability.
- About The Author
- Dr Kathy Ellem is a scholar, social worker, and disability advocate. Her interest in the disability sector has stemmed from her personal experience as a parent of a young man with cognitive disability. She values working inclusively with people with cognitive disability in research and social work practice.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781009408707
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press, (13 February 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 269
- Weight
- 560 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 158 x 21 mm
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