This presentation provides an overview of children with special health care needs and information to help understand challenges for parents and families.  Resources for parents and families in southern Arizona are provided.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the current prevalence of children with special care needs
  • Understand the common themes that families experience in caring for children with special health care needs 
  • Understand the comprehensive factors parents commonly face when caring for a child with special health care needs
  • Comprehend the issues families face in accessing care for their child with special health care needs
  • Review local resources that families can access to help address some of the challenges when caring for a child with special health care needs

Target Audience:  Health professionals working with children with disabilities

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s):  Tier 1: Communication Skills, Cultural Competency Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

Duration:  Approx. 20 min.

Format:  web based/self-study

Created:  6/2018

Author and Presenter: Yvonne M. Bueno, MPH, OTR/L, UA LEND Fellow

Skill Level: Beginner
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Secondary Tier: Tier Two
Primary Domain: Community Partnership Skills
Secondary Domain: Health Equity Skills