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Transition Program from School to Employment in Youths with Intellectual Disability: Evaluation of the Irish Pilot Study E-IDEAS

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: AIM: The purpose of this pilot was to evaluate the effectiveness of the E-IDEAS curriculum, specifically designed for workplace inclusion of youths with intellectual disabilities (ID) and aimed to transfer social, communication, independent living and employment skills. METHOD: The curriculum was attended by 5 participants, and it was provided concurrently with five different work-placements across a period of six months. Two assessment tools were used to demonstrate the acquisition of such skills and an evidence-base improvement of their quality of life. Pre and post-intervention standardized assessments were also taken for measuring the improvement in quality of life (through the San Martín Scale) and adaptive behavior (through the Vineland-II Adaptive Behavior Scale). RESULTS: The data collected showed increases in the acquisition of such skills. Evidence of maintenance and generalization were also demonstrated. CONCLUSION: Implications for practice and further research are discussed.

Source: Developmental Neurorehabilitation

DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2021.1941373

Authors: Ivan Traina, Arlene Mannion, Geraldine Leader

Institution: Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: European Commission