Occupational Needs of Transitionally Housed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Young People

Abstract

Date Presented 04/05/19 This study investigated the occupational needs of LGBTQ young people in a transitional housing facility. Primary needs identified were home management, work and work preparation, social skills, and financial management. OTs can develop programming for young people that addresses independent living skills for residential stability using a developmental, trauma-informed, occupation-based approach. Primary Author and Speaker: Callan McDermott Additional Authors and Speakers: Emily Simpson Contributing Authors: Lauren Hild