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. 2024 Apr;71(2):315-326.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2024.01.007. Epub 2024 Jan 27.

A Pediatrician's Practical Guide for Navigating Transition to Adulthood with Autistic Youth and Their Caregivers

Kristin Sohl  1 , Crystalena Oberweiser  2 , Elly Ranum  3 , Charles Oberweiser  4 , Wendy Cornell  5
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A Pediatrician's Practical Guide for Navigating Transition to Adulthood with Autistic Youth and Their Caregivers

Kristin Sohl et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2024 Apr.

Abstract

When pediatricians, autistic people, and their families carefully consider and plan for the transition from pediatric care to adult care, there are better outcomes for patients. Pediatricians see their patients over time and are uniquely positioned to help prepare for the changes that come with the transition through adolescents to adulthood. Although programs such as Got Transition offer some guidance on how to navigate the transition from pediatric care to adult care, there is less information on how to help those on the autism spectrum and their families transition to adulthood in other ways.

Keywords: Autism; Pediatric guide; Transition to adulthood.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure K. Sohl is a practicing physician who serves children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum. C. Oberweiser is an autistic adult who also provides life coaching to neurodiverse youth and adults through Human Differently. W. Cornell is the parent of a young adult with autism spectrum disorder. E. Ranum and C. Oberweiser do not have relevant financial or nonfinancial disclosures as relates to this article.