The Experience of Living through the Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood for Young People with Cerebral Palsy.

This study explored the lived experience of transition from adolescence to adulthood for young people with cerebral palsy to inform occupational therapy practitioners as to what might promote positive life opportunities. A phenomenological methodology was used with six participants, aged 18 to 25 years with cerebral palsy. The findings are presented in the form of hermeneutic stories and three themes: , and, . Recommendations include service integration across health, social care and education based on partnership and provision of coordinators.