title: The Life Course Model Web site: an online transition-focused resource for the spina bifida community.
abstract: The transition of youth with spina bifida into adulthood is an exciting opportunity to branch out, explore and participate in community, and reach higher levels of independence. The Life Course Model Web site is a resource designed to help in this process. This article describes how this tool can help individuals with spina bifida, parents, teachers, and caregivers evaluate this process and provide assistance where necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuropsychology, Philip A. Keelty Center for Spina Bifida and Related Conditions, Kennedy Krieger Institute, 801 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. zabela@kennedykrieger.org
authors.forename: T Andrew
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Zabel
authors.forename: Ronna
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Linroth
authors.forename: Andrea D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Fairman
mesh_terms: D003256:Community Participation / Q000379:methods*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000534:rehabilitation*