Young People with Cognitive Disability in Transition to Adulthood

This powerful and compassionate book centers the lived experiences of young people with cognitive disability as they navigate the complex transition to adulthood. Through their own voices, it exposes the systemic failures that have led to abuse, exploitation, neglect, and violence, while also highlighting the resilience, self-belief, and hope that enable these young people to endure and overcome adversity. Grounded in a human rights perspective, the book speaks directly to young people, families, and professionals, offering both understanding and a clear call for empowerment, inclusion, and reform.

Key Features:

• Presents first-hand narratives of young people with cognitive disability
• Explores the challenges of transitioning to adulthood
• Critically examines systemic failures leading to abuse, neglect, and exploitation
• Highlights inner strengths and external supports that foster resilience
• Emphasizes hope, agency, and self-belief despite social barriers
• Grounded in the United Nations human rights framework
• Offers a strong narrative for empowerment, advocacy, and reform
• Includes co-researchers with disability, ensuring authentic representation
• Features Easy English summaries in every chapter to enhance accessibility
• Written for young people, parents, carers, educators, and professionals
• Promotes inclusive practice and policy change informed by lived experience