Are you facing the unique challenges transitioning from pediatric to adult medical care can present for people with disabilities and their caregivers?
Well, you’re not alone. You may be wondering:

  • Will adult providers understand my young adult’s disability?
  • How do we prepare our young adults (and ourselves) to participate in healthcare appointments and decisions?
  • Will the new provider and our young adults be able to communicate effectively?
  • What happens when my young adult turns 18 and is legally “an adult”?

Please join Alyssa DiFilippo, Strategic Projects Manager of Connections California at Parents Helping Parents, as she shares:

  • A parent’s perspective on pediatric to adult medical care
  • Practical tips on how parents can approach this part of transition to adulthood – for themselves & their young adults
  • A review of health insurance, public benefits, and legal issues
  • Resources for parents and young adults
  • A bit on how to let go – to let grow (thanks for that memorable quote Trudy Grable!)

 

 

This is a Connections California event, a project of Parents Helping Parents – Silicon Valley. Connections California is sponsored in part by the San Andreas Regional Center and the California Department of Developmental Services.

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