Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
Some people think of disabilities as "special needs." But as parents of children with disabilities, we know our kids just have needs... like everyone else. Settle in with our podcast for real talk about advocacy, friendships, developmental delays, evaluations, IEPs, sensory meltdowns, autism, and all the ups and downs that come with this gig. We don’t have all the answers, but we promise to try to figure it out with you. Join us.
Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
How to be a great health care advocate for your complex kid
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Exceptional Lives, Julia Roberts
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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What do you do if you just found out your child has medically complex needs? Do you know how to be a great health care advocate for your complex kid? Christina gets helpful information and insight from Julia Roberts, parent and long-time advocate, in this week's episode.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Julia Roberts
- Children with Medical Complexity
- Health Insurance for a Child With Disabilities: Easily Navigate Coverage and Services
- How to get medical insurance for a child with a disability
- How to get the most out of health insurance for your child with disabilities
- Frequently Asked Questions about Health Insurance
- What happens when a child with a disability turns 18?
- If you are undocumented (don’t have papers), you can get care at a Federally Qualified Health Center.
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