Trisomy 21 Toolkit for Transitioning to Adult Medical Care
July 21, 2017
The Trisomy 21 Toolkit for Transitioning to Adult Medical Care outlines steps individuals with Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities can take toward building independence, planning for the future, and transitioning to adult healthcare providers.
The toolkit includes a collection of worksheets for individuals with Down syndrome to help with the transition:
- Transition Timeline
- Letter to Your Doctor
- Readiness Checklist
- My Goals
- About Me
- My Medical Issues
- Healthcare Plan
- Preparing for a Doctor Visit
- The Day of the Doctor Visit
- How Did Your Doctor Visit Go?
- Financial Considerations
- Legal Planning and Social Service Support
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