Introduction

Many services change as you move from children’s to adults.

As you get older

• you earn the right to make more decisions about your life
• you can choose to talk to services without your parents being with you
• you can take decisions for yourself

This guide helps you understand what things you may want to consider when if you have additional needs.

It is important that you know what you can do and when. But it is also important to remember that it is your choice to do it. You do not have to if you do not feel ready.