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The Special Needs of Families of Children with Disabilities
Families of children with disabilities are everywhere. It is a challenge that intersects race, politics, and culture. According to the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs, nearly 1 in 5 children ages 12-17 have some form of special healthcare needs. The same survey estimates that more than 9.4 million children under 18 have special health needs, including life-altering disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome. These special health needs, especially those that impact a child’s physical, emotional, social, or intellectual development, can have staggering costs to the family.
Hope When Families Come Together
Beyond the Spectrum’s Family Center brings people together. Through engagement with community members and listening to their needs, Beyond the Spectrum’s programs have developed to include a comprehensive network of disability educators, health and wellness experts, childcare, mental health support groups, and child welfare services. These programs address the importance of having a community resource that inspires, educates, and serves those facing challenges. Through parent-to-parent support, outreach, information, and referral services, Beyond the Spectrum engages families of children with special needs and disabilities and the professionals who serve them. The vision of Beyond the Spectrum is to create a “one-stop-shop,” meaning families would be able to find everything they need in one location.