Paediatricians are medical doctors who have training in the illnesses, diseases and conditions in children. People with physical disabilities are very likely to have had lots of involvement with paediatricians as a child. They have likely provided excellent health co-ordination throughout childhood.

There are no automatic referrals for adult services after an individual has exited paediatric health services. For people with specific needs that require continuous monitoring, it is a good idea for a paediatrician to provide handover and recommendations to specialists in the required fields before exiting paediatric services. A GP can then refer to services required, and the GP and the new specialist will have a full past medical history to base their care on.