Obstacles to the transition to adulthood of people with severe to profound intellectual disability and potential solutions: Perspectives of professionals in one region of Quebec.

Background: Planning the transition to adulthood of youth with severe to profound intellectual disability (ID) requires professionals from different institutions to work together. However, there are few studies in the literature that focus on professionals involved in this transition.

Method: This study documented factors impacting the transition to adulthood of youth with severe to profound ID and potential solutions from the perspective of professionals from different sectors involved in transition planning, using individual interviews.

[Visions of recovery in residential mental health services in a region of Quebec].

Objective Following a reorganization in the housing sector of mental health services in a region of Quebec, this descriptive study assessed the perceived integration of recovery principles according to service users (n=25), managers of residential facilities (n=19) and social and health care professionals (n=30). Method All participants completed the Recovery Self-Assessment. Service users also filled the Satisfaction with Life Domains Scale.

Factors impacting the transition to adulthood of youth with fragile X syndrome and their families: Facilitators, obstacles and needs.

Background: The transition from school to adulthood is a critical time for families of youth with disabilities. Few studies have focused on the needs of families of youths with fragile X syndrome. This syndrome is often associated with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder, which creates specific needs that must be documented to improve transition planning.

How to facilitate transition to adulthood? Innovative solutions from parents of young adults with profound intellectual disability.

Background: At age 21, access to specialised services for youth with profound intellectual disability is reduced. Few studies have focused on parents' views concerning potential solutions to ease the transition to adulthood, and most existing solutions target young adults with less severe intellectual disability. The aim of this study is to propose realistic solutions to meet the needs of young adults with profound intellectual disability and their families during and after the transition to adulthood.

Specific needs of families of young adults with profound intellectual disability during and after transition to adulthood: What are we missing?

Introduction: At the age of 21, the trajectory of services offered to youth with profound intellectual disability (ID) change significantly since access to specialised services is more limited. Despite the desire of parents to avoid any impact on their child, several factors can influence the course of this transition. However, there is little research on facilitators and obstacles to the transition to adulthood, and impacts on people with a profound ID.