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).
Preparing Families of Technology-Dependent Children for Emergencies
This study was conducted to assess the emergency preparedness of families with children who rely on medical devices during power outages. An 8-point checklist was …
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Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Disaster Management
2021
· YB Ophthalmic Clinic,
· Inje University
The article is about making sure children with disabilities are included in disaster plans. It describes how these children often face extra challenges during emergencies, …
'I Cannot Fall Apart Right Now.’ Kids With Disabilities and Their Families Struggle in Aftermath of Wildfire Displacement
2025
· California Health Report
The website describes how children with disabilities and their families face extra challenges after being forced to leave their homes because of wildfires. Many lose …
How to Connect with Local Emergency Services for Special Needs Support
This webpage describes how families with special needs can connect with local emergency services for help during disasters. It explains the importance of sharing information …
Disaster Tips
This webpage provides tips for handling different types of disasters, including chemical spills, biological exposure, radiological and nuclear events, and explosive incidents. It describes the …
The Prehospital Care of Children With Special Health Care Needs
This article discusses the growing number of children with special health needs, emphasizing the importance of tailored programs for their safe transportation and care. It …
Disasters, Schools, and Children: Disability at the Intersection
2020
· Texas A&M University,
· Sonoma State University,
· Winona State University,
· Middle Tennessee State University
This article explores how disasters affect schools and children, especially those with disabilities. It describes the challenges faced by disabled students during emergencies like natural …
Promoting Disaster Preparedness for Children with Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review
2022
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· University of Washington,
· St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City,
· University of the Philippines Manila
This article reviews how to prepare children with special healthcare needs for disasters. It describes that these children are at higher risk during emergencies and …
Bridging the Gap, How Interprofessional Collaboration Can Support Emergency Preparedness for Children With Disabilities and Their Families: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
This study explores how different professionals can work together to help families with children who have disabilities prepare for emergencies. It describes the need for …
Issues in the Support and Disaster Preparedness of Severely Disabled Children in Affected Areas
2013
· Tohoku University
This article describes the challenges faced by severely disabled children during disasters, like the Great East Japan Earthquake. These children were more affected than others, …