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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, 2026Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual DisabilitiesOpen Access

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

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KUKim UlvinNorwegian University of Science and Technology LTLaila TingvoldNorwegian University of Science and Technology KAKarina AaseNorwegian University of Science and Technology

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Qualitative insights reveal that better communication improves residential transition experiences for families.

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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.

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Ulvin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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

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