abstract: 'Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of

  youth with physical disabilities and clinicians who support them in

  their transition to post-secondary education (PSE). Most research on

  transition to PSE has focused on youth with intellectual disabilities

  while there is a lack of research on youth with physical disabilities.

  Methods: This study drew on 30 interviews with 20 youth with

  disabilities and 10 clinicians. We used Bronfrenbrenner''s ecological

  framework to inform our analysis.

  Results: Our results showed that there are several important individual

  skills that youth need to be successful in transitioning to PSE. Youth

  with disabilities experienced supports from peers and family that

  influence their transition to PSE. Several disability-specific issues

  (e.g., coping, self-care, disclosure, and accommodations) were often a

  barrier to transitioning to PSE. Clinicians and youth both reported that

  improved inter-professional collaboration and inter-agency partnerships

  were needed to enhance the transition experience. Societal attitudes

  (stigma and discrimination), policies, and the timing of transitions

  also influence youth''s transition.

  Conclusion: Applying an ecological approach helped to provide a more

  holistic perspective of the PSE transitions and emphasizes the need to

  consider more than just preparing individuals but also where they are

  transitioned.'
affiliation: 'Lindsay, S (Corresponding Author), Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabil Hosp,
  Bloorview Res Inst, Toronto, ON, Canada.

  Lindsay, S (Corresponding Author), Univ Toronto, Dept Occupat Sci, Occupat Therapy,
  150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8, Canada.

  Lindsay, Sally, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabil Hosp, Bloorview Res Inst, Toronto,
  ON, Canada.

  Lindsay, Sally, Univ Toronto, Dept Occupat Sci, Occupat Therapy, 150 Kilgour Rd,
  Toronto, ON M4G 1R8, Canada.

  Duncanson, Michelle, Univ Toronto, Rehabil Sci Inst, Toronto, ON, Canada.

  Niles-Campbell, Nadia; McDougall, Carolyn; Menna-Dack, Dolly, Holland Bloorview
  Kids Rehabil Hosp, Ctr Participat \& Inclus, Toronto, ON, Canada.

  Diederichs, Sara, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabil Hosp, Bloorview Sch Author, Toronto,
  ON, Canada.'
author: Lindsay, Sally and Duncanson, Michelle and Niles-Campbell, Nadia and McDougall,
  Carolyn and Diederichs, Sara and Menna-Dack, Dolly
author-email: slindsay@hollandbloorview.ca
author_list:
- family: Lindsay
  given: Sally
- family: Duncanson
  given: Michelle
- family: Niles-Campbell
  given: Nadia
- family: McDougall
  given: Carolyn
- family: Diederichs
  given: Sara
- family: Menna-Dack
  given: Dolly
da: '2023-09-28'
doi: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1250171
eissn: 1464-5165
files: []
issn: 0963-8288
journal: DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
keywords: Qualitative; vocational rehabilitation; transitions
keywords-plus: 'YOUNG-ADULTS; EMPLOYMENT; SERVICES; STUDENTS; SCHOOL; INTERVENTIONS;

  ADOLESCENTS; OUTCOMES; WORK; CARE'
language: English
number: '3'
number-of-cited-references: '45'
pages: 277-286
papis_id: e23b3384fc85f2c48c0e72dcbc8eb042
ref: Lindsay2018applyingecological
times-cited: '18'
title: Applying an ecological framework to understand transition pathways to post-secondary
  education for youth with physical disabilities
type: Article
unique-id: WOS:000415711900004
usage-count-last-180-days: '2'
usage-count-since-2013: '32'
volume: '40'
web-of-science-categories: Rehabilitation
year: '2018'