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May 11, 2016 8 min

Helping Teens With Disabilities Transition To Adulthood

from The Wellcast Hosted by Allina

The transition to adulthood for teens with disabilities can be extremely challenging. The providers at Courage Kenny Kids see kids of all ages that have a range of physical and cognitive disabilities like cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury or disorders, traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum and other sensory disorders, developmental delay, communication disorders, and stroke among others. They also work with kids who have short-term health conditions like concussions or an orthopedic injury. When parents are raising teens with disabilities or mental health challenges, it can feel impossible to get through the teen years. LeeAnn Mateffy, lead pediatric occupational therapist is here to assist you in aiding your special needs child's transition into adulthood.

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