Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Medical Care for Patients with Autism @Autism-org
Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Medical Care for Patients with Autism  @Autism-org
Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is a critical stage for all individuals, and particularly so for patients with complex medical needs. Learn about the factors to consider when navigating this challenging life period.

Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz at autism.org/transition-medical-care-adulthood

Handouts are online at autism.org/transition-medical-care-adulthood

Presented by Julie Corder, CNP and Carrie Cuomo, DNP, CPNP

00:00 - Intro
00:56 – Learning objectives
2:19 – Statistics
4:30 – Transitions as a process
8:03 – Transition vs transfer
10:13 – Got Transition resource
11:50 – Switching physicians
13:10 – Six core elements of transition
15:44 – Transition readiness questionnaire and example
17:20 – HCT Timeline and goals, 12 – 14
20:40 – HCT Timeline and goals, 14 – 16
24:27 – HCT Timeline and goals, 16 – 17
27:20 – Turning 18
29:08 – HCT Goals, 18+
30:25 – Identifying caregivers
30:38 – Example: Transition of care plan
31:27 – Example: Documents transfer
32:33 – Transition resources
36:32 – Finding an adult provider
38:23 – CARES Telehealth meet and greets
39:10 – Video: Tele-transitions and social stories
42:07 – Questions for your new care providers
44:55 – Create your goal
46:12 – Quote
47:06 – Q & A
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Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Medical Care for Patients with Autism

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