Physician’s Resources



American Academy of Pediatrics Transition website
www.medicalhomeinfo.org/tools/trans.html

This is a comprehensive transition toolkit with worksheets, handouts and information for physicians and families from the Illinois CSHCN agency.
http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/dsccroot/parents/transition.asp

Transition tools for physicians
http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/dsccroot/providers/providers.asp#transition

Information on health care transition provided for youths, families and professionals with a special section directed at physicians
http://depts.washington.edu/healthtr/

This site focuses on understanding systems, access to quality health care, and increasing the involvement of youth. It also includes provider preparation plus tools and resources needed to make more informed choices
http://www.hrtw.org/index.html

A comprehensive list of resources for employment options, vocational rehabilitation services and health care financing www.ssa.gov/work/ResourcesToolkit/resourcestoolkit.html

For downloadable printable teaching sheets for your patients on topics such as staying healthy, managing their own healthcare, future planning, driving, working etc
www.chs.ky.gov/commissionkids/14-21%20Teaching%20Sheets.htm

This is a downloadable guide for the healthcare provider that addresses health, education, employment and recreation . “Transition Planning for Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities: A Guide for Health Care Providers” (2000)
www.communityinclusion.org/transition/providerguide.html

This brochure outlines the medical, financial, educational and legal issues that should be addressed to help teenagers and their families prepare for their future transition to adulthood
http://internet.dscc.uic.edu/forms/transition.pdf

Access this site for free brochures for your patients addressing a variety of free transition topics.
www.transitioncoalition.org

KASA is a national, grassroots network of youth with special needs and friends, speaking on behalf of themselves. Good referral for your patients
www.fvkasa.org

The IRSC is a non-profit web site, which provides parents, educators, medical professionals, and caregivers with information and links on topics regarding children with disABILITIES. There are links to specific disorders for use in teaching an individual about his/her disorder.
www.irsc.org

This site provides information, educational materials and an on-line library on disability rights and independent living issues
www.independentliving.org/