Youth and Parent and Caregiver
Tool Kit
Research-based tools for helping youth on their Road to Adult Arthritis Care
The new responsibilities that come with moving from pediatric to adult arthritis care can be overwhelming for both youth and their families. It’s a time to build new skills, gain confidence, and learn how to take more responsibility for managing health and well-being.
To make the journey easier, world leading paediatric arthritis researchers at McMaster University created three tools – two for youth and one for parents and caregivers. Each tool walks you through what to expect, what’s changing, and how to prepare for a smooth move to adult care.
You can explore each of these at your own pace, using them as companion tools to start conversations, set goals, and celebrate progress together.
Start your journey today – one step at a time, together.
The “hacks” found in the Helping You Reach Your Transition Goals guide help you build confidence, learn new skills, and start taking more responsibility for your health in your own unique way.
The “hacks” found in the Helping you Reach Your Transition Goals guide help you build confidence, learn new skills, and start taking more responsibility for your health in your own unique way.
The Parent and Caregiver Reference Guide offers information on how to support your young person as they take the lead—shifting from hands-on help to encouragement and collaboration