PSYC 3850 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Social Role Valorization, Intellectual Disability, Supported Living

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3850
• Professor: Carol Anne Hendry

Document Summary

Early adulthood generally marks a time of transition from relative dependence to increasing independence and responsibility however adults with intellectual disabilities are unable to completely independent in most situations. Adults with intellectual disabilities may face significant challenges in accomplishing life goals i. e. may be unable to find or hold a job, or are not paid enough to live on their own. Adults with intellectual disabilities need lifelong support from family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Successful adult living may be defined as: earning a living, having access to further education when desired and appropriate, personal autonomy and independence, ongoing involvement within the life of the family. Everyone is considered mentally competent able to make rationed and reasoned choices about their lives at the age of majority unless legally determined otherwise. An adult can be deemed incompetent through a process known as adjudication this is where evidence must be provided that the person does not have the capacity to make rational choices.