A qualitative study of the social and emotional needs of adults with cerebral palsy: “it’s a terrible gap”
These findings elucidate our understanding of the social and emotional complexities of navigating adulthood with CP and point to potentially helpful programs to support the unique constellation of needs that are often faced. This may include targeted psychotherapeutic services and structured opportunities to meet other adults with similar histories.
Authors
- Chloe Glaros
- Lisa Anne Brenner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2629-214X)
- Christine Petranovich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8044-8953)
- Cristina A. Sarmiento (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5656-3417)
- Hannah Friedman
- Brooke Dorsey Holliman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4640-9501)
Institutions
- Outcomes Research Consortium (US)
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (US)
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-06-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2520286
- Primary Topic
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00