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Forward26th Annual Chronic Illness and Disability Conference: Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Based Care
Overview
Conference Information
Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute
1250 Moursund St.
7th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
October 23 - 24, 2025
Available in-person and livestream
Online registration will close on at 12:00 PM on Monday, October 20, 2025. Onsite registration will be available at the conference.
For any questions, please contact Anasia Johnson <alstinso@texaschildrens.org>.
Download Agenda (last updated: 05/27/25)
Additional Information
Visit texaschildrens.org/transitionconference
Needs Statement
Skill preparation and planning for healthcare transition for children and youth with special healthcare needs is inadequate. Less than 50 percent of families nationwide indicate that their children with special healthcare needs have received the services necessary to make appropriate transitions to adult healthcare, work, and independence. One of the major hurdles to receiving this care is the lack of a workforce, including physicians, nurses, social workers, mental health providers and all who provide services to youth and young adults with special healthcare needs trained to provide the services necessary to make the healthcare transition. There is a strong need for physicians to have the knowledge and skills to provide the services needed to facilitate a successful transition from pediatric to adult-based care and services.
Because of increased awareness of transitioning to adult-based care, clinicians are required to update their knowledge of the changing strategies for integrating emerging adult-based care into practice.
For all conference participants, there will be a discussion of the legal issues involved in healthcare transition, as well as time to meet and talk with faculty in small groups, to exchange ideas among participants, and to share knowledge and information about how best to plan for a successful transition to adulthood.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:
- Discuss structure, processes and outcomes in current HCT programs in the U.S
- Examine Rural Adult Collaboration on Transition to Adult-based Care
- Analyze common barriers to successful pediatric-adult medicine collaborations and solutions to overcome these barriers.
- Compare structure and processes that have worked in successful pediatric-adult medicine health care transition programs.
Target Audience
Physicians in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, psychiatry, and physiatry; other healthcare providers including psychologists, social workers, nurses, dietitians, case managers, counselors, and primary care providers; and youth and young adults who have a chronic illness or disability and their parents or guardians.
Educational Methods
Lectures ▪ Breakout Sessions ▪ Question and Answer Sessions
Activity Evaluation
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.
Venue
Travel
Texas Children's Hospital Room Block
Start Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
End Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Group Code: TCHTCHA
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District for 188.00 USD per night -
Click here to Book your group rate for Texas Children's Hospital Room Block
Online registration for the course will close on at 12:00 PM on Monday, October 20, 2025. Onsite registration will be available at the conference.
Accreditation
Physician
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Nursing
Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Social Work
Texas Children’s Hospital is an approved continuing education provider for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
Physical Therapy
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2604051TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensure renewal in Texas.
Register/Take course
Download Agenda (last updated: 05/27/25)
For registration issues on this site, email DCPD office cpd@bcm.edu.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Requests for registration refunds must be in writing and received by the Division of Continuing Professional Development (DCPD) at least 10 business days before the activity begins. The date the request is received by the DCPD will be considered the cancellation date. Requests received after the refund deadline will not be processed. Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee deducted from the registration fee paid to cover guarantees and other expenses. Requests should be emailed to the DCPD cpd@bcm.edu.
The DCPD reserves the right to cancel activities, not less than 10 business days before the scheduled date, if extenuating circumstances make it necessary. Registrants will be notified at the contact email indicated on the registration form. If an activity is cancelled, DCPD’s liability is limited to the registration fee paid. Note: If payment is made by check, a social security number is required to process the refund.