Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
This collection features resources focused on supporting Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).
Emergency Information Form for Children With Special Health Care Needs (EIF)
The American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics have introduced the Emergency Information Form (EIF) to ensure timely and appropriate care …
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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
This document contains national care coordination standards for children and youth with special health care needs. It highlights the importance of warm handoffs, where healthcare …
Teaching Our Children to Become Self Advocates
2020
· Disability Rights Florida
This webinar is about teaching children with disabilities to be self-advocates. It explains the importance of self-advocacy, which means speaking up for oneself and making …
Five Steps for Inclusive Communication: Engaging People with Disabilities
This fact sheet provides guidance on how to communicate effectively with people who have disabilities. It describes five key steps to ensure communication is inclusive …
Evacuating Under Fire: Children with Special Healthcare Needs in Disaster
2019
· University of Colorado
The article describes the challenges faced by families with children who have special healthcare needs during disasters, like wildfires. It highlights the importance of emergency …
Emergency Preparedness for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
This webinar focuses on emergency preparedness for families with children who have special health care needs. It describes the importance of planning ahead to handle …
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness: Children Special Needs
This webpage provides resources on emergency preparedness for children with access and functional needs. The list is provided for both families and healthcare providers and …
Disaster Preparedness: A Discussion with Frank and His Caregiver, Danielle
This 20-minute video provides information on disaster preparedness for persons with disabilities. This personal account is presented via an interview with Frank and his caregiver, …
Children With Disabilities in the Context of Disaster: A Social Vulnerability Perspective
2010
· Colorado State University
This article reviews how children with disabilities are affected during disasters. It describes that these children face more challenges, such as higher poverty rates and …
C6 Seminar Series: Collaborative Conversations with Families to Advance the Clinical Care of Children with Medical Complexities and Disabilities [Playlist]
This series of 10 videos discusses children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) issues. focuses on improving care for children with medical complexities …