Adolescents and teens develop their own personalities and interests by becoming more self-regulating (Essner, & Holmbeck, 2012). “This transition period can be challenging, especially for people affected by spina bifida. It is important for the parents and caregivers of adolescents and teens with spina bifida to take active steps toward making them independent starting in childhood, so that by the time they are older they can develop the necessary skills to help them reach their full potential” (“Spina Bifida,”
Adolescents and teens develop their own personalities and interests by becoming more self-regulating (Essner, & Holmbeck, 2012). “This transition period can be challenging, especially for people affected by spina bifida. It is important for the parents and caregivers of adolescents and teens with spina bifida to take active steps toward making them independent starting in childhood, so that by the time they are older they can develop the necessary skills to help them reach their full potential” (“Spina Bifida,”