They are Not Kids Forever Navigating the Transition to Adult Care for "Pediatric" Conditions AM2021

They are Not Kids Forever: Navigating the Transition to Adult Care for "Pediatric" Conditions (AM2021-OS13)

There are unique obstacles faced by individuals with pediatric disorders who are transitioning to young adulthood: heading to college, learning to drive, navigating the search for qualified adult healthcare providers, the psychology of becoming independent from parents, and establishing healthy relationships. Though these challenges tend to lie on the periphery of orthotic management, this panel of experts will help optimize our role as orthotists through a holistic overview of this transitional period in our young patients lives.