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A life skills program for physically disabled adolescents.

C Bell, J Quintal

    Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
    |November 6, 1985
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    Physically disabled adolescents often struggle with developing essential life skills. A specialized Life Skills Program was created to help these individuals gain independence and manage daily challenges effectively.

    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Adolescent Health

    Background:

    • Adolescence is a critical period for developing life skills crucial for independent living.
    • Physically disabled adolescents often face unique challenges and delays in mastering these essential developmental tasks.
    • Effective life skills are vital for successful adaptation to adult responsibilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the specific stressors encountered by physically disabled adolescents.
    • To introduce a newly developed Life Skills Program tailored for this population.
    • To enhance the independence and coping mechanisms of physically disabled youth.

    Main Methods:

    • The study involved developing and implementing a Life Skills Program at the Hugh MacMillan Medical Centre.

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  • The program addressed the unique psychosocial and developmental needs of physically disabled adolescents.
  • Programmatic components focused on problem-solving, goal setting, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

    • Main Results:

    • The Life Skills Program was designed to equip participants with strategies for adult independence.
    • The program aimed to mitigate the difficulties physically disabled adolescents face in skill acquisition.
    • Formalized training offers a structured approach to fostering essential life competencies.

    Conclusions:

    • A dedicated Life Skills Program can significantly support physically disabled adolescents in developing crucial independence skills.
    • Addressing the unique stresses of adolescence for this population is key to successful outcomes.
    • This initiative highlights the importance of targeted interventions for promoting adult readiness in vulnerable youth.