identify the range of physical, social and emotional changes which occur for young people as they move into adulthood.

Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood

Unit aim

The unit provides knowledge and understanding on how to enable young people with a disability to move from childhood into adulthood.

Outcome 1 Understand the steps and stages of moving from childhood into adulthood.

1. identify the range of physical, social and emotional changes which occur for young people as they move into adulthood.

2. explain the changes faced by young people as they move from childhood into adulthood in relation to their: freedoms, rights, and responsibilities.

3. explain how culture may impact on the process of moving from childhood into adulthood.

4. explain theories about change and how this can affect a young person with a disability.

Outcome 2 Understand how having a disability may affect the process of moving from childhood into adulthood.

1. explain, giving examples, the potential effects of the transition process on young people with disabilities and their families.

2. identify challenges young peoples with a disability might have understanding and coping with change.

3. outline the methods that can be used to support a young person with a disability to cope with changes.

4. explain how legislation and local and national practice guidelines affect the planning of the transition for a young person with a disability from childhood into to adulthood.

5. describe the legislation that affects the right of a young person with a disability to make decisions about their life.