Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Suggestions for Theory-Based Career Practice

2021/06/08 by Shepard, Blythe, Breen, Rebecca Hudson
Medicine · Social Sciences · #Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency #Career Development and Diversity #Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects #career practice #fas #fetal alcohol spectrum #theory #youth

paper · doi:10.82396/cjcd.v5i2.3001

openalex publication_date 2021/06/08 · openalex created_date 2025/12/16 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/07

Abstract

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) in youth is increasingly recog­ nized as a disability that has critical implications for career development. The readiness skills needed for success­ ful transitions to adulthood may be delayed by several years and these youth will require ongoing support. Youth with FASD require modified career counselling services and career interventions. However, there is a clear lack of attention to advancing career theory and practice to persons with dis­ abilities particularly for individuals with neurological impairments. The goal of the present article is to encourage prac­ titioners to use Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) as a means to develop appropriate transition planning and career interventions for young people with FASD.

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