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What is health care transition?

A girl growing from childhood to young adulthood, with an arrow showing the change from a children's doctor to an adult doctor.

As you grow up you may

  • stop seeing children’s doctors
  • start seeing adults’ doctors.
A girl growing up from childhood to young adulthood.

This change is called health care transition.

What will change?

From left to right: receptionist, doctor, and nurse.

You may

  • meet new doctors
  • go to a new clinic
  • appointment may feel different.
A woman and a man thinking together.

You may

  • talk more about your health
  • make more choices.

Your voice matters

A girl speaking through a megaphone.

Your voice is important.

A girl pointing up with one finger.

You can

  • ask questions
  • say what you like
  • say what you do not like
  • bring someone you trust.

Your rights

Three people next to a UN Disability Rights document.

You have the right to

  • be heard
  • feel safe
  • understand your care.

Getting ready

You can start getting ready now

  • know your health needs
  • practice talking to your doctor.
Three numbered steps connected by arrows.

You can

  • take small steps
  • learn over time.

Who can help you?

A smiling girl giving a thumbs-up with a group of healthcare workers behind her.

You are not alone.

A smiling girl standing in front of a group of healthcare workers.

These people can help you:

  • family
  • support workers
  • doctors and nurses
  • friends.

You can ask them for help anytime.

A man with his head down and his hands covering his face.

Learning about health can feel big.

A woman raising both hands and smiling.

It is okay to

  • take breaks
  • have fun.