Transition... According to Websters Collegiate Dictionary, Transition means: movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another; change: the transition from adolescence to adulthood...
In your lives transition means moving from youth to adulthood, changing from being a responsibility, to becoming responsible. Transition releases control from your parents or guardians, and puts control for your life into your hands.
Not everyone can assume complete control over their own lives. Lets face it, certain types of challenges and disabilities make it almost impossible to live a life without having someone else there to assure we are safe, healthy, and cared for... and so for some transition become assuming a more active role in their ongoing life, but perhaps not complete control. For others transition may bring about more involvement, more responsibility, or complete control. No matter what your situation, transition requires some planning a forethought.
The links above will take you to pages that briefly explore some of the subjects Florida youths with special health or mental care needs will need to know as they move from child to youth to adult in the health care system. The "Preparing for Transition Link" explains some of the items that need to be considered as you pass from adolescence into your teens and adult years. The "POA & Guardianships Link" is a brief discussion of some of the health care tools available for parents and transitioning families. "Living Independently" explores some of the areas of responsibility that you will need to assume to be on your own. The "CMS & SSI Link" overviews changes you will face transitioning from the Childrens Medical Services Network in Florida and moving in to the Federal SSI Administration system. The "relationships Link" explores some of the ways that relationships change as you enter into adulthood. Finally the "Links" link will take you to the links page where you can further explore some the items briefly discussed in the Transition pages.
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