In the medical world, the word "transition" refers to preparing youth for the experience of becoming consumers of adult heath care. Child Health Specialty Clinics has developed resources for parents/caregivers and youth/young adults to prepare them for the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult health care.
Transition to Adult Health Care Handbooks
- Transition to Adult Care - Complete Handbook for Parents, Youth, and their Families
- Transition to Adult Health Care - Handbook for Youth and Young Adults
- Manuel de Recursos Sobre la Transicion a la Atencion Medica Para Adultos
Introduction to the Transition to Adult Health Care
- Introduction to the Transition to Adult Health Care (Parents and Caregivers)
- Introduction to the Transition to Adult Health Care (Youth and Young Adults)
Transition to Adult Health Care Timelines
- Transition Timeline (Parents and Caregivers of Youth with Medical Complexities)
- Transition Timeline (Parents and Caregivers)
- Transition Timeline (Youth and Young Adults)
Differences in Care Between Pediatric and Adult Care
Health Needs, Medicines, and Allergies
- Health Needs, Medicines, and Allergies (Parents and Caregivers)
- Health Needs, Medicines, and Allergies (Youth and Young Adults)
- Got Transition's Sample Medical Summary and Emergency Care Plan
Health Record Privacy
- Health Record Privacy (Parents and Caregivers)
- Health Record Privacy (Youth and Young Adults)
- Turning 18 What it Means for Your Health
Planning for a Health Emergency
- Planning for a Health Emergency (Parents and Caregivers)
- Planning for a Health Emergency (Youth and Young Adults)
Filling Out Health Care Forms
- Filling Out Health Care Forms (Parents and Caregivers)
- Filling Out Health Care Forms (Youth and Young Adults)
Making Healthy Choices
Making Appointments, Checking In, and Communicating with Providers
- Making Appointments, Checking In, and Communicating with Providers (Parents and Caregivers)
- Making Appointments, Checking In, and Communicating with Providers (Youth and Young Adults)
Tips for Finding and Using Adult Health Care
Transportation to Medical Appointments
- Transportation to Medical Appointments (Parents and Caregivers)
- Transportation to Medical Appointments (Youth and Young Adults)
Understanding Medications and Getting Refills
- Understanding Medications and Getting Refills (Parents and Caregivers)
- Understanding Medications and Getting Refills (Youth and Young Adults)
Understanding Health Insurance
- Understanding Health Insurance (Parents and Caregivers)
- Understanding Health Insurance (Youth and Young Adults)
- Health Insurance 101
Finding Adult Health Care Providers
- Finding Adult Health Care Providers (Parents and Caregivers)
- Finding Adult Health Care Providers (Youth and Young Adults)
- Making with Most of Your Visit with Your Provider (Youth and Young Adults)
Making Decisions After Age 18
- Making Decisions After Age 18 (Parents and Caregivers)
- Making Decisions After Age 18 (Youth and Young Adults)
Social Services for Adults
Additional Transition to Adulthood Resources
- Got Transition - Guides and information about how to prepare for transition to an adult medical provider
- Disability Rights Iowa - Information about legal and non-legal advocacy for people with disabilities
- Autism Speaks Transition Toolkit - Transition toolkit for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder