transition to independence
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Learn about the steps to becoming more independent while living with Mitochondrial disease.TRANSCRIPT
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Transition to Independence
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Transition to Independence
The Climbto Independence
• Overcoming Barriers • Acquiring Knowledge• Developing Skills• Learning to Advocate
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Transition to Independence
Overcoming Barriers
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Transition to Independence
FEAR LOSS OFCONTROL
LOSS OFIDENTITY
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Transition to Independence
What are your fears? Which are likely, probable and unlikely? Prepare your child to address areas of concerns.
What do you feel you need to control? Educate your child and allow them to gradually take control- as much as they are able.
How do you identify yourself? Work towards turning youridentity from caregiver to coach. Find ways to fill the void as your child takes on more responsibility.
Educate your child and allow them to practice knowledgeand skills with you. Develop trust in their ability to manage self-care.
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Transition to Independence
The more we prepare our children to care for themselves the more empowered they will be and the greater the likelihood they will reach their potential in self-care.
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Transition to Independence
Acquiring Knowledge
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What do they need to know?
•Medical condition•Medical history•Medications•Allergies•Medical team•Diagnosis/therapy specific information
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Transition to Independence
• Tell stories
• Read books on medical condition
• Talk about care as it is performed
• Talk about medical condition
• Opportunity to answer questions about their medical condition
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Transition to Independence
• Discuss choices – evaluate pros and cons
• Assess knowledge - fill in missing pieces
• Provide tools - general health and disease/therapy specific
• Involve in the decision process
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Transition to Independence
Developing Skills
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Transition to Independence
Start small
Gradually BuildSkill Set
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Transition to Independence
• Identify skill set needed
• Develop skills Start small and build gradually Maximize potential while recognizing
variability with disease state, cognitive function and motor ability
• Provide “safe” opportunities to practice
• Utilize outside training
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Transition to Independence
Learning to Advocate
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Transition to Independence
• Listening to their body – Reflection
• Empowering - Allow choices and opportunities
• Communicating – being part of the team
• Normalizing - Connect with others
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Transition to Independence
• Reflect - ask how they feel, share what you observe, ask how they think they should handle a situation.
• Empower - Allow them to develop a schedule that works for them, allow choice on how things are done.
• Communicate - Model positive interaction with team, allow them to have a voice in their care.
• Normalize - Recognize children can benefit from support. Provide opportunities to connect at conferences, camps, and meetings.
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Transition to Independence
• Overcome Barriers
• Acquire Knowledge
• Develop Skills
• Learn to Advocate
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Transition to Independence
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Transition
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