CENTER FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH CONDITIONS OF CHILDHOOD (CYACC)
- 1002 WISHARD BOULEVARD
46202 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
GEO: 39.778674, -86.175715
Phone: 317-948-0061
www.wishard.edu
Short profile:
The Center for Youth and Adults with Conditions of Childhood (CYACC) provides consultative services for youth and young adult patients 11-22 as well as adult patients with developmental disabilities and serious chronic illness.
Detailed description:
Services: The Center for Youth and Adults with Conditions of Childhood provides interdisciplinary care: Team: Doctors, nurses, social worker, parent liaisons, community advocate. Consultative services: medical, psychological, vocational, parenting, independent living, health care financing, community resources. Development of an Individual Health Assessment and Plan: includes current health information, medical history, functional status, care suggestions, service provider information, long and short term goals. Care coordination: Provide advocacy and service referrals to maximize quality of life and inclusion in the community. Education: Teach physicians in training for future care of youth and adults with conditions of childhood. Research: Offer opportunities for families to participate in data collection to improve care of youth with similar issues in the future.
Keywords:
developmental disabilities, Youth, Adults, consultative services, chronic illness, Doctors, nurses, social worker, parent liaisons, community advocate, medical, psychological, vocational, parenting, independent living, health care financing, community resources, Individual Health Assessment, Development, advocacy, referrals, inclusion, Education, Research
