Bridging Medical And Humanities Literacy: Career Guidance For Adolescents With Special Needs

Abstract

Adolescents with special needs face unique challenges in career planning and development, often requiring interdisciplinary approaches that integrate both medical and humanities literacy. This paper explores the intersection of medical and humanities education in providing effective career guidance to adolescents with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or learning difficulties. It examines the role of healthcare professionals, educators, and career counselors in supporting these students through tailored interventions that combine scientific knowledge with emotional intelligence, ethical reasoning, and creative problem-solving skills. The study highlights the importance of interdisciplinary strategies, including narrative-based learning, bibliotherapy, mentorship programs, and adaptive career education, to enhance career readiness. Recommendations for policy implementation, curriculum design, and cross-disciplinary collaboration are discussed.