Conversation Series on Emerging Adulthood

Emerging adulthood is the time of life from 18-35 years of age. This time of life can be exciting. It can also be uncertain.

Join us for a short online course to explore what emerging adulthood means for young adults with intellectual disabilities and their families facilitated by Eilín de Paor and Karen Henderson. There will be information, practical advice, and an opportunity to share experiences with other family members.

• Some of the topics covered:
• Emerging adulthood
• Changing Family Relationships
• Changing Relationship with Services
• Self-determination
• Supported Decision Making
• Research Findings: views of young adults with an intellectual disability and families
• Planning for Transition from School to Adult Life
• Life After School: Routes and Opportunities
• Friendship and Intimate Relationships
• Social Networks and Community
• Rights, Legislation and Policy · Advocacy and Self-Advocacy

The series will take place across 3 evenings – Tuesday 12, 19 and 26 May from 7.30 – 8.45pm.

Register online here