Care and Transition for Adolescents and Young Adults – An All-Ireland Approach
Join the CRN Child Rights, Health and Well Being Special Interest Group for a webinar exploring critical health, psychosocial, and transition practices for young people across Ireland.
Session Overview:
Pain Management in Youth with Complex Needs: Dr. Ellen M. Henderson examines whether existing research methods and clinical practices for pain management are optimally serving young adults with Down syndrome, autism, and learning disabilities.
Psychosocial Outcomes in AYA Oncology: Aileen O’Dwyer presents data on young people aged 15–24 diagnosed with cancer across Ireland, focusing on key developmental challenges such as disruptions to education, identity, and social connection.
Transition Pathways for Rare Diseases: Dr. Melissa Kinch shares her research on life transitions and the co-design of healthcare transition pathways for young people with rare renal disorders and their families.
Together, these presentations highlight practical frameworks and research methodologies to amplify young voices and improve health service design.
Date: 4 September 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Online
