Pathways to Success: Supporting Youth with Disabilities or Chronic Health Conditions in Their Transition to Adulthood
Dr. Michelle Batthish, Associate Professor, Pediatrics, McMaster University
The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be a challenging period for many young people. However, for youth with disabilities or chronic health conditions, transition may look different due to ongoing healthcare visits and barriers in access to appropriate supports, services, accommodations, and resources. Since the course of youth with disabilities or chronic health conditions during their transition to adulthood can vary, we need to look at what is meaningful to them and explore how the interactions with their environment promote or prevent successful transition. The objective of this study will be to explore successful transition to adulthood among youth with disabilities or chronic health conditions. We will explore this topic from the themes of healthcare and community participation (including educational and occupational).
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