Sarah and Alison Bruni: Advice for Physicians

CanChild Centre for Child Disability Research: Dr Peter Rosenbaum (co-founder) , Dr Jan Willem Gorter (director) and Matt Freeman (researcher) ‎share their perspectives on development and health care.

Rural general practice involves teamwork and community. Experience the pure positive energy of getting to know people with special needs on a very human level… and the medical part flows‎.

Transition to adulthood can be daunting for people with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disability Primary Care Program (DDPCP) developed SHARE Transition Plan Tools to guide for health care providers to communicate with patients and families about their transition from pediatric services. SHARE spells out 5 key areas for planning transition: Supports for Communication & Capability; Healthcare Transition & Transfer; Activities & Engagement; Relationships & Well-being; Exploring Services & Supports. Transition planning involves setting goals with youth and families in these areas over time. “SHARE” is also the essence of the collaborative process. 5 unique families SHARE their experiences with these 5 realms of shared transition planning. Visit the DDPCP website (https://ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca/) Download the Health Care Transition Tools (SHARE Transition Plan & Checklist, Transfer Tools) https://ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2.6-TAY-Transition-Transition-Plan.pdf