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An evaluation of the "Youth en Route" program
Jan Evans1, Janette McDougall, Patricia Baldwin
1Thames Valley Children's Centre, London, Ontario, Canada. Jan.Evans@tvcc.on.ca
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
|December 1, 2006
Summary
The Youth En Route (YER) program significantly improved self-determination and personal control for youth with disabilities. Participants also increased community engagement, reporting high satisfaction with the transition services.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- Transition Services Research
Background:
- Youth and young adults with multiple disabilities require specialized transition programs.
- Self-determination and community participation are crucial for successful post-secondary outcomes.
- Existing transition programs may not adequately address the multifaceted needs of this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of the Youth En Route (YER) program on self-determination, personal control, and community participation.
- To assess the effectiveness of a transition program grounded in self-determination principles.
- To measure changes in volunteer/work and community leisure activities post-program involvement.
Main Methods:
- Program evaluation of 34 youth and young adults with multiple disabilities.
- Pretest and one-year posttest assessment of self-determination skills and sense of personal control.
- Measurement of community participation, including volunteer/work and leisure activities.
Main Results:
- Statistically and clinically significant improvements in self-determination and sense of personal control were reported.
- Participants showed a significant increase in time spent on volunteer/work and community leisure activities.
- Youth reported high overall satisfaction with the Youth En Route services.
Conclusions:
- The Youth En Route program effectively enhances self-determination and community integration for youth with multiple disabilities.
- The program's self-determination philosophy is linked to positive outcomes in personal control and participation.
- Findings support the value of YER as a model for transition services, with implications for practice and future research.
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