I am a teen

The Pediatric-Adult Transition Hub – Espace de transition adulte-pédiatrique (PATH-ETAP) is a team of experts in pediatric-adult transition.

Meet our team:

• Laura Colombo Fiore, Administrative Agent
• Karina Milard, Certified Child Life Specialist, Transition Consultant
• Mai Christine Nguyen, Occupational Therapist, Transition Consultant
• Jordana Saada, Senior Advisor, Patient Experience

PATH-ETAP provides support to teen patients along their transition to adult healthcare.

We offer:

• 1:1 transition preparation (self-management skills, healthcare navigation skills, self-advocacy skills, psychosocial support)
• Self-advocacy workshops

We care about you and your health. As you grow older, your healthcare needs will change. We will support you along the way. While you are at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, your parents are involved in making decisions regarding your health care. During your teenage years, you will become more and more involved in making your own choices. We will work with you and your parents/caregivers to prepare you for the upcoming changes.

Once you turn 18, you will be transferred to a doctor for adults. We can help make this change easier in different ways. This might mean helping you in finding a doctor, sending your medical records, and discussing any special needs with your new healthcare provider. We may also provide you with information on community resources and specialty care, if necessary. Since your privacy is important to us, your health information will only be shared if you agree. We want you to feel supported and prepared for the transition to adult health care.

Please share any questions or concerns with your healthcare team.

Services:

• Self-advocacy workshops for teens

Resources:

• The Next Step magazine
• Teen Transition Booklet
• My Self-Reflection
• 3-Sentence Health Summary
• Timeline
• Self-Advocacy Tips