San Antonio, TEXAS — Parents and caregivers of children, especially those with special needs or chronic illnesses, can find keeping up with medical appointments and complex information overwhelming.
With that in mind, the health communication experts at Kennedy Krieger Institute, located in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. region, created a series of resources and videos to help parents prepare for medical appointments. The institute also offers tips on communicating with healthcare providers during and in between appointments.
Kennedy Krieger provides hospital programs, outpatient clinics, home and community services, education, and research for children and adults with neurological, rehabilitative or developmental needs.
Check out Resources for Parents/Caregivers:
- Communicating Well With Your Child’s Health Providers A Guide to Action Steps
- Health Information Summary Sheet
- Find more resources: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/preparing-for-your-appointment-admission/tips-for-communicating-with-your-childs-healthcare-providers
- Health Confianza offers roadmaps (in English and Spanish) for Babies and Kids/Teens with helpful guidelines, timelines and conversation starters.
- https://wellnesscultura.org/kids-teens/
- https://wellnesscultura.org/babies/