Research Platform
Issue Date: July 2017
Published Online: July 01, 2017
Updated: April 30, 2020
Influence of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors on Transitional Services for Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury
Kelli Williams Gary, PhD, OTR/L; Adam Sima, PhD; Katherine Inge, PhD, OTR; Paul Wehman, PhD
Author Affiliations
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
Article Information
Intellectual Disabilities / Neurologic Conditions / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Traumatic Brain Injury / Health Services Research and Education
Research Platform   |   July 01, 2017
Influence of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors on Transitional Services for Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111510168. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP401D
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111510168. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP401D
Abstract

Date Presented 4/1/2017

A study of youths with intellectual disability and traumatic brain injury showed no differences in receipt of transition services between minority and nonminority youths after adjusting for socioeconomic status. Informed occupational therapists can develop culturally responsive transition plans.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kelli Williams Gary

Contributing Authors: Adam Sima, Katherine Inge, Paul Wehman