LifeCourse Nexus Transition to Healthcare Toolkit

LifeCourse Nexus offers a set of six toolkits designed to help youth and young adults with I/DD prepare for the transition from pediatric to adult health care. The toolkits were developed to increase understanding of health care transition, build self-advocacy skills, and support individuals in becoming more involved in managing their own health and health care decisions. Each toolkit includes a Side-by-Side Guide, an EZ-Reader with simplified information and visuals, an activity/tool, and a tip sheet to support learning and application.

These toolkits can be used by youth and young adults with I/DD, families/caregivers, health care providers, and support professionals to guide conversations and practice health care skills. They can be used throughout the health care transition process, with individuals working through the six toolkits gradually as they develop skills and prepare for different stages of the health care transition process.