Learn communication, motor, sensory, and behavioral strategies to improve the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Identify environmental changes you can make in your practice setting to reduce challenging behaviors in people with …
Year: 2023
Changing the Way We Care for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Two videos that tell doctors, nurses, medical office staff, and other health care workers about how they can make health care better for their patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Module 1 :Communication and Respect; …
Stay A Step Ahead Brochure
A brochure summarizing the steps in healthcare transition. Available in English and Spanish. To request print copies, contact healthtransitionwi@waisman.wisc.edu.
Closing the Gap: Implementing Got Transition’s® Six Core Elements
Helps healthcare providers assess transition within their practices and plan for improvement using Got Transition’s® Six Core Elements. This training takes 20-40 minutes to complete and is tailored to meet the specific needs of the …
Closing the Gap: Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making: What Health Professionals Need to Know
This provider training describes decision-making tools available to promote autonomy for youth and young adults with special healthcare needs, with a primary focus on Supported Decision-Making. Learn about resources to assist your transition-aged patients make …
Build your Bridge: Moving from Child to Adult Health Care – parent workbook
This workbook will help parents & caregivers start thinking about their child’s movement from child-centered to adult health care. It is designed to support the “Building Your Bridge” and “Dreaming Differently” Training Activities.
Build Your Bridge – Moving from Child to Adult Health Care
This is a free presentation and conversation to help guide families through the transition from child-centered to adult health care systems. Youth and families are often overwhelmed and under-prepared for the transition to adult health …
Bridging the Gap
A Multifaceted Process: Transitioning a Child who is Medically Complex into Adulthood
An article by Jill Wall describing her experience supporting her daughter’s transition to adulthood. Jill Wall is a Certified Registered Nurse of Infusion (CRNI), working at Pediatric Home Service as Infusion Educator, and is licensed …