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).
Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs
This policy statement provides guidance on safely transporting children with special health care needs. It describes the importance of using proper car seats and restraints …
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Hurricane Response – Resources for Children with Special Health Care Needs
This webpage addresses ways to help children with special health care needs during hurricanes. It describes resources for families, organizations, and clinicians to support these …
Access to the Medical Home Among Children With and Without Special Health Care Needs
This article is about how children with special health care needs access medical services compared to those without such needs. It describes the challenges faced …
Who Are Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)?
This fact sheet provides a definition of children with special health care needs (CSHCN). It describes them as kids who have or are at risk …
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 …
Including Children with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action: Practical Actions and Tips
This guidance explains how to include children with disabilities in humanitarian actions, focusing on child protection. It describes the importance of ensuring these children are …
Disaster Preparedness in Rural Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs
2016
· University of Iowa,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This article discusses disaster preparedness strategies and behaviors among rural families with children who have special health care needs. The study aimed to explore the …
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 …