Looking to the future: Caring for teens with
intellectual/developmental disabilities with safe transitions into adult life
Mary R. Ciccarelli, MD
Morris Green Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Director of the Center for Youth and Adults with Conditions
of Childhood
Department of Pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine
Objectives - Participants will learn to:
1. Explore methods to address
issues of puberty, independence in health habits and decision making supports
in this population.
2. Understand the opportunities
for youth and young adults in community and governmental supports.
3. Support families as
caregivers in promoting dignity in youth and young adults with disabilities.
