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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Planning for adult medical care

Why do adults leave the pediatrician and how do you start?

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Finding a primary care physician (PCP)

How do you find a PCP and what can be done if the PCP has little experience with autistic people?

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The first visit with PCP

What should you expect and what should you bring?

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Finding a specialist

How do you find a specialist? What about obstetrics and gynecology?

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Hospitalization

How should you plan for a hospital stay and what should you consider if you're hospitalized?

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Additional considerations & resources

What more should you consider in transition planning?

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