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For youth with special healthcare needs and their families, this journey is no less rewarding, but it requires careful planning and resources to support the transition. The University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) can help you prepare for what lies ahead.  \nWe have developed a set of checklists and tip sheets for both youth and their families to use along their transition journey. These materials can help you learn and practice new skills. They can also help you gain greater confidence and independence as you navigate changes and choose the path that is right for you and your family. We’ve packaged them for easy reference.  \nOur Transition Toolkit is organized by planning areas such as health care, education and work. You can find these handouts and other helpful resources in the Transition Tools section of our website at [https://dscc.uic.edu/browse-resources/transition-resources/](https://dscc.uic.edu/browse-resources/transition-resources/) .  \nOur Care Coordinators can also partner with your family to put together a transition plan. This plan can help you identify clear goals for adulthood and the steps, services and resources necessary to achieve them. If you would like more information, call us at  \n(800) 322-3722 or [email](email dscc@uic.edu)[ dscc@uic.edu](email dscc@uic.edu).  \nWe are eager to partner with you to make the journey to adulthood as successful as possible.  \nThomas F. Jerkovitz Executive Director  \nTable of Contents  \n\n| HEALTH CARE |\n| --- |\n| Transition Readiness Assessment for Youth |\n| Transition Readiness Assessment for Parent/Caregivers |\n| Self-Care Assessment for Parents/Caregivers of Young Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities |\n| Self-Care Skills Assessment for Young Adults |\n| Health Care Transition |\n| Pediatric Versus Adult Healthcare |\n| Regular Checkups! -Annual Health Care Visits |\n| Primary Care Providers Keep You Healthy and Take Care of You When You Get Sick |\n| My Body is Changing |\n| Managing Stress |\n| Do You Understand Insurance? |\n| What is Your Health Condition? |\n| Taking Care of Your Special Healthcare Needs |\n| What To Do In a Medical Emergency |\n| Mental Health Resources |\n| Finding Adult Providers |\n| Make Each Doctor’s Appointment Work for You |\n| Managing Medications |\n| It’s Your Body-Know What You are Putting Into It |\n\n\n| GUARDIANSHIP |\n| --- |\n| Guardianship and Alternatives |\n\n\n| EDUCATION |\n| --- |\n| Skills Checklist |\n| Planning Your Education and Transition for Life After High School |\n| Planning and Going to College |\n| Planning for Accommodations at College |\n| How to Get Help Paying for College |\n\nFINANCIAL  \nSkills Checklist  \n(PUNS) Point of Entry to Services in Illinois for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities  \nUse SSIto Get Ready forYour Future!  \nMoney Management Skills  \n\n| INDEPENDENCE |\n| --- |\n| Skills Checklist |\n| We Make Decisions Every Day, Big and Little |\n| Preparing for Adult Living |\n| Chores for Teens |\n| Adolescence: A Time of Great Changes for Both Teens and Parents |\n| Home-Based Supports, Day Programs and Housing Options |\n| Adolescence Changing Roles |\n| Home Fire Safety |\n| Staying Healthy |\n\n\n| SOCIAL |\n| --- |\n| Skills Checklist |\n| It’s Great to be Involved! |\n| Travel Safety |\n| Importance of Friendships |\n| Are You Ready? |\n\n\n| WORK |\n| --- |\n| Skills Checklist |\n| What Are YOU Going to Be? |\n| Employment Activities: Learning Job Skills |\n| Gaining Work Experience |\n| Find Your Strengths and Talents |\n\nHEALTH CARE  \n| Transition Readiness Assessment for Youth |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Please fill out this form to help us see what you already know about your health, how to use health care and the areas you want to learn more about. 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