There is increasing information about specific ear- ly-onset disabilityconditions and adults' health and expectations for functional performance with aging.
This chapter will highlight those conditions commonly managed by pediatric physiatrists, or those for which we have useful information. There is actually considerable information available for clinicians; however, as has been noted, the quality of the study or report is often at the case series level, usually involving a convenience cohort with singlepoint assessments or follow-up interview contact. Table 15.2 identifies the more common health conditions and management strategies for the disabilities described in this chapter. Nonetheless, it does begin to provide a picture of the health of adults with childhood-onset conditions and the need for modifications to our health monitoring and interventions for some conditions.