Join us for a crucial discussion on self-management in youth with spina bifida. Loyola University Chicago professor of clinical psychology Grayson N. Holmbeck, Ph.D. will present his groundbreaking research on the challenges and strategies involved in transferring medical responsibility from parents to children, a critical step in the transition to adult healthcare. Drawing from longitudinal studies and camp-based intervention programs, this presentation will shed light on the complex interplay of family dynamics, psychosocial factors and neuropsychological functioning in this vulnerable population. Discover practical implications for improving adolescent health outcomes and fostering independence.

"Self-Management and the Transfer of Medical Responsibility from Parent to Child in Youth with Spina Bifida: Implications for the Transition to Adult Health Care"

Date: April 17, 2025

Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Location: BioTech One, Founders Corner Conference Room, 1st Floor.