Perspectives on Career Transitioning of Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) - Couverture souple

Diale, Boitumelo M.; Eseadi, Chiedu

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798369347362

Editeur : Information Science Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Students with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) face intricate challenges when it comes to transitioning into careers. The nuances of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD demands a comprehensive understanding. Existing knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about career transitioning for these students often lack depth, leading to gaps in support systems. Educational and policy issues further compound the difficulties, hindering the seamless integration of individuals with ADHD into the workforce. Barriers persist, and the need for effective solutions is urgent. Perspectives on Career Transitioning of Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a meticulously researched and thoughtfully crafted book on ensuring a smooth and comprehensive transition to career life after being a student for individuals with ADHD. Developed through an extensive research project, this book, a product of the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 Research Fellowship, provides a multifaceted exploration of the challenges faced by these students. The book employs a discursive analysis approach to delve into theories, methods, policy issues, intervention studies, practice guidelines, institutional supports, validation studies, career counseling models, and barriers to career transition. The book offers tailored insights and strategies to help students join the workforce.

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À propos des auteurs

Boitumelo Molebogeng Diale is a Professor and Dean of Education at Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley, South Africa. She is a registered Educational Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and a certified Employee Wellness Practitioner. Her work advances career development across the lifespan through a life design orientation, with a strong emphasis on youth and neurodiverse populations. She currently serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and previously co-coordinated the Centre for Neurodiversity at the University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus, where she led community-focused initiatives supporting career transitions for individuals with neurodiverse needs.

Chiedu Eseadi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His professional expertise spans career guidance, mental health, and rehabilitation counselling. His scholarship centres on mental health across clinical and educational contexts, neurodiversity, and the development of evidence-informed frameworks for career transition and career counselling.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Information Science Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798369347362
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 424
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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