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Residential transitions for adults with intellectual disabilities influence their future residential mobility perspectives and aspirations, and improving communication about rights, eligibility, and timelines can reduce disillusionment and enhance transition experiences. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The research aims to explore how residential transitions affect adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Residential Transitions in Supported Living: Experiences of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities and Parents

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The research aims to explore how residential transitions affect adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Conducted interviews with adults and parents about their experiences during residential transitions.
Analyzed perspectives on communication regarding rights and eligibility for support.
Examined the influence of these transitions on aspirations for future living arrangements.
Better communication about rights and timelines leads to improved experiences during transitions.
Participants expressed disillusionment due to unclear expectations and eligibility criteria.
Families reported a desire for more realistic and timely information during transitions.

Abstract

Residential transitions shape more than a single move. They influence perspectives on future residential mobility and aspirations for living arrangements. Improved communication about rights, eligibility thresholds, and realistic timelines may reduce disillusionment and improve experiences with transitions.

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Ulvin et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8955f6c1944d70ce064b3 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.70225

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Authors

Kim Ulvin

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Laila Tingvold

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Karina Aase

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Journals

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

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Norwegian University of Science and Technology

University of Stavanger

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