The LIFEspan clinic was developed jointly by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and the University Health Network-Toronto Rehab. It is designed to help youth and young adults with childhood-onset disabilities successfully transition from pediatric to adult health care systems. The LIFEspan clinic is led by a nurse practitioner and also includes a social worker, a youth facilitator, an occupational therapist and a pro bono lawyer.
The LIFEspan Clinic focuses on engaging youth and families to prepare for anticipated changes to health care, funding, academics and community resources in adulthood. Topics of discussion include: health care providers involved, school/academics, funding, respite, community participation, community resources and health care knowledge.
In order to be eligible for this clinic, a referral form from your team member at Holland Bloorview is required. Eligibility criteria includes:
 | Andrea Lauzon Nurse Practitioner
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 | Nadia Niles-Campbell Occupational Therapist
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 | Cooper Dupre Social Worker
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 | Melissa Thorne Youth Facilitator
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 | Rosemary Masemann Pro Bono Lawyer
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 | Whillette Warren Clinic Coordinator
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 | Heather Keating Clinical Operations Manager
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 | Lyndsay Tchegus-Veiga
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We look forward to partnering with you and making your transition into adulthood as smooth as possible!
Our clinic offers both onsite in-person appointments as well as virtual appointments (Zoom Healthcare). Clients followed medically by our nurse practitioner will be asked to attend in-person (some exceptions may apply).
Transition topics that we discuss during appointments include:
Follow-up appointments are typically scheduled 6-12 months based on your transition goals and important transition markers.
