2020
DOI: 10.1177/1049732320971247
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A Life Course Perspective on Growing Older With Cerebral Palsy

Abstract: Despite most children with cerebral palsy (CP) now living within typical life spans, little is known about how the effects of CP unfold across the life course and impact participation in everyday life during adulthood. In this study, we explored the experiences of 38 adults growing older with CP. Data were gathered using semi-structured interviews focused on participants’ engagement in activities in their community and analyzed using a life course perspective to deepen our understanding of the experiences of o… Show more

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“…For example, among a large population-based sample of special education students exiting high school (including those with cognitive, emotional, sensory, and physical impairments), successful competitive employment outcomes were most strongly associated with employment experiences during high school and positive parental expectations for postschool employment (Wehman et al, 2015). Consistent with prior research (Carroll et al, 2021;Heller et al, 2002;Magill-Evans et al, 2001), our findings reinforce the importance of adults central to the lives of young people with cerebral palsy having positive expectations about their future and providing necessary supports to enable them to make the most of the opportunities they are afforded.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 76%
“…For example, among a large population-based sample of special education students exiting high school (including those with cognitive, emotional, sensory, and physical impairments), successful competitive employment outcomes were most strongly associated with employment experiences during high school and positive parental expectations for postschool employment (Wehman et al, 2015). Consistent with prior research (Carroll et al, 2021;Heller et al, 2002;Magill-Evans et al, 2001), our findings reinforce the importance of adults central to the lives of young people with cerebral palsy having positive expectations about their future and providing necessary supports to enable them to make the most of the opportunities they are afforded.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 76%
“…Além das instalações inacessíveis, o uso do transporte coletivo requer muito tempo de espera e planejamento. Diante disso, o uso de transporte próprio e de novas tecnologias, favorecem a locomoção e têm sido recursos importantes diante desse problema (CARROLL, et al, 2020).…”
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“…The consequences of CP-related impairments in older adults are not yet fully understood as more adults adapt and face the consequences of an aging body and brain interacting with a disorder they may have previously accommodated. Research suggests long-term psychosocial impact of the diagnosis in adults, effects on employment opportunities, insurance and participation [23][24][25][26].…”
Section: Cp As a Heterogeneous Disordermentioning
confidence: 99%