Teen and Young Adult Forum
Saturday, September 12, 2009, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Children’s Hospital Boston, Enders Building
If you are a teen or young adult who was born with a cleft lip and palate, please join us for the Forum! The Forum is all about sharing and learning from others facing the same issues.
- Find out about choices surrounding later stages of treatment and the social and emotional implications of being a teen and young adult with cleft lip and palate.
- Take part in small group discussions (8-10 people) to share your own medical and social experiences.
- Learn how to plan and time further procedures.
Breakfast and lunch to be provided
Parents are welcome to attend. The event will also feature a separate breakout sesssion for parents to disucuss issues such as cost, insurance, timing and taking care of their child after procedures and operations.
Teen/Young Adult Forum
Saturday, September 12, 2009, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Children’s Hospital Boston, Enders Building
Schedule
| 8:30 | – | 9:15 a.m. | Check-in and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:15 | – | 11:00 a.m. | Opening session with 15 minute presentations by a panel of medical experts, followed by 5 minutes of Questions and Answers with each doctor |
| 11:00 | – | 11:45 a.m. | First breakout session Box lunches will be provided |
| 11:45 | – | 12:30 p.m. | Second breakout session |
| 12:30 | – | 1:00 p.m. | Group discussion of findings in auditorium |