Transitional Programing People with intellectual disabilities seem to get the short end of the stick once they hit graduation in high school or finish the post twelve program. Older adults with ID probably did not even finish schooling since the education system has evolved significantly in providing life skills programs. People with intellectual disabilities with other disorders struggle to find services, treatment, and are way more restricted than individuals without ID (Turygin, Matson, Adams, & Williams, 2014, p.3157). This limitation is unfair since the individuals with ID could benefit from services just as much if not more than others who do not have ID. These individuals just need more time as well as possible adaptations to accomplish
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According to Stumbo et al. (2015), studies of others state that community integration and re-integration “allows individuals to become more productive, useful members of society and more independent in their life choices” (p.36). This correlates the benefit of helping clients with ID increase independence and social skills. It also helps alleviates some of the potential of being a burden on a caregiver. Not feeling like you belong is one thing but when it starts to get to an individual psychologically it can cause more problems related to mental health like depression, loneliness, and distress (Stumbo et al., 2015). These areas: physical activity, independence, social skills, and community integration all have common effects on an individual’s overall wellbeing. These have effects that can cause problematic behaviors since the clients’ needs are not being met. This is why it is important for individuals with ID get involved in services or programs that help them with skills that make transitioning through life
According to Stumbo et al. (2015), studies of others state that community integration and re-integration “allows individuals to become more productive, useful members of society and more independent in their life choices” (p.36). This correlates the benefit of helping clients with ID increase independence and social skills. It also helps alleviates some of the potential of being a burden on a caregiver. Not feeling like you belong is one thing but when it starts to get to an individual psychologically it can cause more problems related to mental health like depression, loneliness, and distress (Stumbo et al., 2015). These areas: physical activity, independence, social skills, and community integration all have common effects on an individual’s overall wellbeing. These have effects that can cause problematic behaviors since the clients’ needs are not being met. This is why it is important for individuals with ID get involved in services or programs that help them with skills that make transitioning through life