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International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance

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Career guidance for learning-disabled youth

Authors: Charles P. Chen, Janice Chan

Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance | Issue 3/2014

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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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Title: Career guidance for learning-disabled youth
Authors: Charles P. Chen
Janice Chan
Publication date: 01-10-2014
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1873-0388
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1782
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-014-9270-6

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