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SmoothMovesYHT delivers transition and health info in small chunks. Some topics are covered in just a couple of sentences and most provide links to more information if you want more! Start your transition to independence one step at a time - it's easier that way.
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Youth Health Transition (YHT)
Youth Health Transition (YHT)
Youth Health Transition (YHT)
What is youth health transition (YHT) and why should you care about it?
Find out the what and why of YHT!
YHT Plans
Youth Health Transition (YHT)
Youth Health Transition (YHT)
A transition plan is your
personal road map to independence.
Check out the tools in this section and start creating the future you want!
YHT Ready
Youth Health Transition (YHT)
Take Charge
Build life-skills so you
know how to take care of you!
Everything from talking to health care providers to what's needed for a drivers license!
Take Charge
Advocacy: Speaking Up
Take Charge
Take charge of your health.
Find out from the experts how to optimize your health and be the best you can be!
Age 18
Advocacy: Speaking Up
Advocacy: Speaking Up
Lots of things change when you hit 18.
Information on your adult rights and responsibilities from real legal brains can be found here.
Advocacy: Speaking Up
Advocacy: Speaking Up
Advocacy: Speaking Up
It's important to learn how to communicate your needs to others. Others can be teachers, parents, caregivers, bosses, friends, family members, or health care providers. Start building your skills.
Disability or Health Condition?
Disability or Health Condition?
Disability or Health Condition?
Transition can be a challenge for any teen, but can be downright difficult for a teen with a chronic health condition. Find the right info and proven tools to ensure you have a successful transition to independence!
Sexual Health-Get the Right Info
Disability or Health Condition?
Disability or Health Condition?
All young adults have questions about navigating sexual health and sexual identity. Get info straight from real experts. Find info and links to reliable expert info!
Need Help with Decision Making?
Disability or Health Condition?
Need Help with Decision Making?
You may want help with certain decisions. Know your options.
Make sure you have the supports you need!
Share the Positivity
Share the Positivity
Share the Positivity
Is your glass half empty or half full?Positivity can make a difference! Great info from the experts at the Mayo Clinic.
YHT and Foster Care
Share the Positivity
Share the Positivity
Foster-care includes added pressures for YHT. Make sure you have the tools and info to be successful!
Relationships
Share the Positivity
Emotional Health
Know the value of respect and the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship before you go into the deep end of the dating pool.
Emotional Health
Transportation and Independence
Emotional Health
When you think of health, do you think of emotional and mental health too?
Keeping up with your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Transportation and Independence
Transportation and Independence
Transportation and Independence
How do you plan to get around town? Transportation is a big part of independence. Start to think through your transportation needs.
Insurance: What's the big deal?
Transportation and Independence
Transportation and Independence
Health insurance may not be something you are thinking about right now, but it can be your ticket to a healthy future.
Health insurance helps to pay for your health care services like doctor visits, medications or medical supplies.