Patient and Family Resources at Children's Specialized Hospital
The following resources were created by CSH clinical experts, Family Faculty Members and our Family Advisory Council to help new patient families navigate their child’s special health needs journey.
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Autism Resources
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Education and School
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Health and Health Care
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Tools & Activities for Kids and Teens
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Parent and Caregiving
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Tools & Resources
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Safety
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Social, Recreation, Leisure
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Transition to Adulthood
Parent & Caregiver Support Corner
Advocating for Your Child
- How to Advocate for your Child with a Disability in Your School District (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
- Medication Sheet – English only
- NJ Statewide Community Services (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
- Partnering with Private Duty Nursing Agencies – English only
- Questions to Ask Your Insurance Carrier (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
- Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Private Duty Nurse (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
- Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Enrolling Your Child in a Community Program – English only
Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ASD Tips from One Parent to Another – English only
- How to Talk to Your Child About an Autism Diagnosis – English only
- My Child Was Diagnosed with ASD: What Do I Do Now? – English only
Current Community Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Fun Activities for Your Child
- Fun Activities to Do at Home with Your Child (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
- Playgrounds Featuring Inclusive Equipment in New Jersey
Medical Equipment Ministry
Need medical equipment or have some to donate?
Peaceful Parent Meditation Series
The Peaceful Parent Meditation Series is available to help families relieve the stresses associated with having a child with complex special needs. The series was created by Trish West-Low, CSH Physical Therapist, and the Family Advisory Council at Children’s Specialized Hospital.
- Meditation One
- Meditation Two
- Meditation Three
- Meditation Four
- Meditation Five
- Meditation Six
- Meditation Seven
Social Determinants of Health Screening
Tip Sheets
- Making Therapy Work for You and Your Child (video)
- Tips for Discharge from Outpatient Therapy (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
- Tips for Physician and Therapy Visits (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
- Tips for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle & Modifications (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
- Tips to Manage Behavior at Home (ENGLISH or SPANISH)
- Tips to Reduce Stress Before Your Child’s Therapy Session – English only
Webinars
Outpatient Resources/Services
- Transitioning from Inpatient to Outpatient Services at CSH (ENGLISH)
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Learn more about our outpatient services:
- Audiology (English OR Spanish)
- Autism (English OR Spanish)
- Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (English OR Spanish)
- Early Intervention (English OR Spanish)
- Neurology (English)
- Neurorehabilitation (English OR Spanish)
- Occupational Therapy (English OR Spanish)
- Orthopedic Care
- Outpatient Brain Injury (English OR Spanish)
- Physiatry (English OR Spanish)
- Physical Therapy (English OR Spanish)
- Special Needs Primary Care (English OR Spanish)
- Speech & Language Therapy (English OR Spanish)
Inpatient Resources/Services
- Finding Parking in New Brunswick
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Learn more about our inpatient programs:
- Brain Injury (English OR Spanish)
- Burn and Wound Care (English OR Spanish)
- Chronic Illness Management (English OR Spanish)
- Chronic Pain Management (English OR Spanish)
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (English OR Spanish)
- Infant and Toddler Rehabilitation (English OR Spanish)
- Multi-Complicated Trauma (English OR Spanish)
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (English OR Spanish)
- Neuromuscular and Genetic Disorders (English OR Spanish)
- Post-Surgical Orthopedics (English OR Spanish)
- Inpatient Autism Resources
