Transition to Adulthood – Health Care

This toolkit was developed for families to use during pediatric-to-adult HCT and includes resources for both parents/caregivers and youth/young adults. These tools can be used to better prepare youth and families for the transition to adult care.

Creating a vision for the future helps provide a plan for youth with disabilities who are unclear and/or anxious about becoming an adult. Person-centered planning (PCP) is directed by the youth to help them plan their life and supports.

This document is part of the Charting the LifeCourse set of tools. Visit https://www.lifecoursetools.com/ for examples on how to use this tool, and explore other tools.

This document is part of the Charting the Life Course set of tools. Visit https://www.lifecoursetools.com/ for examples on how to use this tool, and explore other tools.

This document is part of the Charting the LifeCourse set of tools. Visit https://www.lifecoursetools.com/ for examples on how to use this tool, and explore other tools.

عند اتخاذ الخيارات أو تحديد الأهداف ، قد يكون من المفيد معرفة من يمكنك الاعتماد عليه. قد يكون الأشخاص المختلفون مفيدين في مواقف مختلفة. استخدم ورقة العمل هذه لتدوين أسماء الأشخاص الذين تعرف أنه يمكنك طلب الدعم أو المساعدة.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Supplemental Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

بالإضافة إلى مساعدة العائلات على التنقل في نظام التعليم الخاص ، تتخصص ECAC أيضا في مساعدة العائلات على التنقل في الأنظمة المتعلقة بالصحة في نورث كارولاينا.

يهدف هذا الدليل إلى تزويد الآباء بمعلومات عملية حول الوصاية لمساعدتهم على اتخاذ قرار مستنير.

In this document, we are going to review three important plans: The Individualized Education Program (IEP), the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), and the Healthcare Transition Plan (HTP). We will review the key parts of each and talk about how they can and should work together! The document also contains a brief description of the Individual Health Plan (IHP) which some students with disabilities may have to ensure their medical conditions are appropriately managed

This health care transition readiness assessment is intended for students and their family/caregivers to compete as part of IEP transition planning meetings. If a student is unable to fill out this form, the student can complete it with the help of their family/caregiver.

Learning and trying out life skills is an important step for students as they plan for moving into adulthood. The Health Care Transition Checklist can help youth and young adults (ages 14-25), their families, and IEP Team, build health care transition skills.

Person-Centered Planning is all about YOU! YOU are focus of person-centered planning, also called PCP. That means that you get to let your family, your teachers, and others know what you want to do when you leave high school or college and how you want to live your life. People that you trust and care about can help you make those choices but you voice is the most important. PCP can help you achieve your goals and dreams for life after high school

Person-Centered Planning is all about YOU and YOUR plans for YOUR future!

If a student has responded “No” or “I want to learn” to any of the items on the Health Care Transition Readiness Assessment, use the following sample goals as a guide when creating goals in the IEP transition plan.

الانتقال هو رحلة ، تبدأ الآن للتخطيط للرحلة. يمكن أن تساعد ورقة أحلام الطلاب الطلاب في تحديد الأهداف ومشاركة اهتماماتهم وتفضيلاتهم.

Everyone needs support making some of their decisions. Some people may need support at the doctor’s office. Some people may need help with their taxes. Some people may need help with money. When you receive help with decisions, that is called Supported-Decision-Making. This document can help you decide what you are able to do on your own and what you may need help with.

Begin with the End in Mind It’s never too soon to start planning with your child for their future. When your child is in middle school, this may seem far away and you are focused on today. But those middle and high school years will pass quickly and soon your child will be an adult. While planning is important for all students, it is even more important for students with disabilities who may face more challenges than their peers without disabilities.

Self-advocacy means speaking up for yourself and taking an active role in decisions that affect your life. It’s about understanding your strengths and needs, asking questions, finding information, knowing your rights, and asking for help when needed. It’s also about learning how to solve problems, communicate clearly, and build supportive relationships.

The intention of this guide is to provide direction, advice, and information, and to present a collection of resources that you can use to help navigate your transition to adulthood as smoothly as possible. Our goal is to point you in some useful directions, but it is ultimately up to you to decide what will be helpful for you in your transition journey. In the sections that follow, you will find guidance on transition planning, person-centered planning, building a transition IEP, and exploring pre-employment services.

Turning 18 is a big deal! When you turn 18, you are an adult in most states. This means you can make choices in your life about your education, where you live, what doctor you see, what to do with your money, and many other things. Here are some things you should think about as you become an adult.

ستساعد ورقة العمل هذه الشباب على صياغة بيان رؤية حول ما يريدونه لحياتهم بعد المدرسة الثانوية!

تحول 18 هو صفقة كبيرة. يصبح طفلك بالغا في سن 18 وتنتقل إليه جميع امتيازات ومسؤوليات مرحلة البلوغ. وهذا يشمل سلطة اتخاذ القرارات بأنفسهم. هذا شيء جيد. إنها بوابة حياة الكبار. ولكن يمكن أن يكون أيضا وقتا مخيفا إذا كنت أنت و / أو طفلك يعتقدون أنهم غير مستعدين أو قادرين على اتخاذ قراراتهم الخاصة. لحسن الحظ ، هناك خيارات متاحة.

تحقق من هذه الموارد والنصائح لدعم الأطفال البالغين!