Transition of Care for Patients with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (Episode 215)

Transition of care from pediatric to adult medicine is sometimes a stressful process, but adolescents with autism and intellectual disabilities have additional considerations and steps that should be taken to make this transition optimal. In this episode, Stacy Ellen, DO, Karin Roseman, LCSW, and Mary Stephens, MD, MPH, from St. Christopher's Hospital for Children tell us about their medical home model, practical tools for preparing for transition, and resources for pediatric primary care providers.