This story is paid for by UCB. At 21, Olivia Upp is legally an adult, but she still requires lifelong care due to her diagnosis of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a rare epilepsy syndrome. But it’s a ...

Tourette syndrome (TS) often begins in childhood, but for many patients, its challenges and care needs continue into adulthood. From early recognition and behavioral interventions to managing ...

Engage Young Adult Transitions provides a structured, therapeutic environment in Cedar City, Utah, to support young adults facing mental health challenges that impact their independence. Our clients ...

APARTMENT MARKS A HUGE MILESTONE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. IT’S A CHANCE TO START ADULTING, AND THERE’S A LITTLE KNOWN PROGRAM IN NEBRASKA THAT’S HELPING YOUNG ADULTS TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. IT’S CALLED ...

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 ...

For most high school seniors, May is a time of celebration — graduation parties, caps tossed into the air and exciting plans for the future. But for youth in foster care, this moment often comes with ...

For individuals with disabilities, the road to becoming an independent adult can be especially challenging. A new film finds one man on the cusp of this transition seeking advice from notable ...

Stefanie Mollborn is an assistant professor of sociology. Her article on aging and hardship among kids has been named outstanding paper in the aging and the life course section from the American ...