Coping When Your Child Has A Diagnosis Of A Chronic Illness Or Disability
When your child is diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability, coping is an ongoing process. Everybody copes in a different way. Ask for help when you need it.
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Healthcare Appointments - Tips For Interacting With Healthcare Providers
When raising a child with a disability or illness, there may be appointments to attend and lots of healthcare providers to interact with. Having some systems in place to manage appointments and medical information can help you adapt to your new ‘normal’.What You Should Expect From Your Needs Assessment & Service Coordination Service
Check the things you can expect from the service that carries out the needs assessment for your child.Living With A Sibling Who Has A Disability
Nobody has a longer relationship with a family member with a disability than their sibling. Watch Parent to Parent's videos of siblings telling their stories and find out about some sibling support groups.Financial Help When Your Child Has A Disability Or Chronic Condition
Financial support may be available because of your child's extra needs.Receiving A Diagnosis For Your Child With Special Needs
If you receive news that your child has special needs, you may experience a range of emotions. Remember, there are services available when you want or need help.Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC)
If your child has a long-term disability, a needs assessment is a step towards getting support or services for your child and whānau (family).
