Healthcare Transition Roadmap
A guide for navigating the switch from pediatric to adult medical care
In the roadmap you’ll find information about:
- Timeline with checklist to plan the transition from pediatric medical care to adult medical care.
- Tips on how to find a primary care physician including a physician's perspective on managing the process.
- What to expect and bring to the first visit with a new primary care physician.
- How to find a specialist with a special focus on obstetrics and gynecology.
- How to plan and what to consider when staying in the hospital.
- Important considerations in transition planning including: Rights and accommodations, Turning 18 and what it means both for the autistic adult and parent of an autistic adult, LGBTQ+ self-advocacy tips and Changes in SSI eligibility.
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