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Erschienen in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance 3/2014

01.10.2014

Career guidance for learning-disabled youth

verfasst von: Charles P. Chen, Janice Chan

Erschienen in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance | Ausgabe 3/2014

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Abstract

Learning disabilities (LDs) describe a number of disorders that affect the way information is acquired, retained, organized, and understood. This article aims to address the critical issue of improving the career well-being of LD youth. It first examines several critical issues that affect LD high school students/youth in their career development. Then, some major career development and counselling theories are integrated into conceptualizing and analyzing the career issues and needs of this target group. Following these key theoretical insights, some career guidance and counselling intervention strategies are considered to help and enhance the vocational well-being of this target population.

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Metadaten
Titel
Career guidance for learning-disabled youth
verfasst von
Charles P. Chen
Janice Chan
Publikationsdatum
01.10.2014
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance / Ausgabe 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1873-0388
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-1782
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-014-9270-6

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