The transition to adulthood is a critical stage of human development during which young people leave childhood behind and take on new roles and responsibilities. It is a period of social, ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

Gene therapies have extended survival in muscular dystrophy, requiring improved care transitions from pediatric to adult systems. Current systems lack adequate staffing, specialists, and communication ...

A new study from the University of Zurich shows that the cultural influence on the transition to adulthood in sub-Saharan Africa is more communal and less self-centered than in Western contexts. Most ...

The Autism Transitions Research Project has released new findings that underscore critical challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic youth into adulthood. The Autism Transitions Research ...

The transition to adulthood is critical but often misunderstood. As societal and economic changes have created new demands and challenges for young people, particularly those in the 18- to 25-year-old ...

Many youth have heart disease risk factors by their late teens, and preventing or addressing these risks early may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future, according to a ...

The purpose of this longitudinal study is to examine gender differences and the transition to young adulthood in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study will advance our understanding of why ASD ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There are various patient, family, provider and system factors that act as barriers to transitions. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Overall, 20% of surveyed nephrology programs reported having a transition clinic. Meanwhile, 32% of programs ...