Objectives:

Outline the importance of preparing all teens with special health care needs for adult life and improve health care competency in order to ensure a successful transition to adult health care
Describe common medical knowledge and skills HPEN youth need for successful independent self care, ways parents/caregivers can aid in this process, and challenges that families need to overcome
Communicate the importance of gradually involving HPEN youth in their care at an early age and the need for HPEN youth to build bonds and relationships with peers through affiliation with organizations such as The Oley Foundation

Timothy Weaver

Chicago, IL