A person with intellectual disability on the passage to adulthood

There are major expectations associated with the period of adulthood, determined by biological, legal, social and cultural factors, necessary to become successful, which is not an easy task. Hence the transition into adulthood requires many developmental changes and challenges, particularly important for setting the stage for continued development through the life span. Adolescence and adulthood of people with intellectual disabilities appears a big challenge for parents and teachers, especially if perceived through expectations towards them. People with profound intellectual disability remain in a very specific circumstances, since their needs and developmental changes associated with becoming adolescent or adult are not noticed.

There are major expectations associated with the period of adulthood, determined by biological, legal, social and cultural factors, necessary to become successful, which is not an easy task. Hence the transition into adulthood requires many developmental changes and challenges, particularly important for setting the stage for continued development through the life span. Adolescence and adulthood of people with intellectual disabilities appears a big challenge for parents and teachers, especially if perceived through expectations towards them. People with profound intellectual disability remain in a very specific circumstances, since their needs and developmental changes associated with becoming adolescent or adult are not noticed.