| Are young adults with special needs ready for the physical work demands? | |
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PMID: 21081264 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Youth and Adolescents with Special Needs (YASN) face many challenges during transition into employment. Although most of their physical challenges are secondary, yet they call for attention since most of them are hired for blue collar jobs. Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) should be adapted to prepare them addressing the physical job-demands, and maintain their jobs effectively and safely. The current pilot study aims to demonstrate the use of standard (FCE) in order to assess performance of basic generic physical activities conducted by YASN, as part of transition to work program. Specifically, it compared subtests of the Physical Work Performance Evaluation of YASN (N = 13) with matched control group (YA) (N = 13). Results revealed slower and reduced performance among YASNs than YA, in basic job demands, like dynamic strength, hand strength, and fine motor skills. Implications and recommendations for research and transition to work practice in the educational setting are discussed. |
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Authors:
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N Ratzon; T Schejter; E Alon; N Schreuer |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Research in developmental disabilities Volume: 32 ISSN: 1873-3379 ISO Abbreviation: Res Dev Disabil Publication Date: 2011 Jan-Feb |
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Created Date: 2010-12-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709782 Medline TA: Res Dev Disabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 371-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Occupational Therapy, Steyer School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, POB 39040, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel. navah@post.tau.ac.il |
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