• To recognise the challenges associated with the process of transition from children to adult learning disability services
• To enhance your understanding of parents’ experiences of the process of transition from children to adult learning disability services
• To appreciate some of the ways in which the transition process could be improved for families
Transition from child to adult services can be a particularly challenging time for people with learning disabilities and their parents. This article details a literature review that was undertaken to identify, critically appraise and thematically synthesise findings of UK qualitative studies exploring parents’ perspectives of their child’s transition into adult learning disability services. Findings from eight articles suggested that the transition process is emotional and challenging, with parents often reporting that they felt vulnerable and judged by adult service professionals. However, partnership working and enabling parents to offer their expertise as carers for their child can support improved transition outcomes.
Learning Disability Practice. doi: 10.7748/ldp.2023.e2214
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to external double-blind peer review and checked for plagiarism using automated software
Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Oakes K, Douglass E (2023) Exploring the perspectives of parents on their child’s transition into adult learning disability services. Learning Disability Practice. doi: 10.7748/ldp.2023.e2214
Published online: 27 April 2023
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