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When a child is diagnosed with special health care needs, parents may been
additional information about how to care for themselves and their family. Subtopics
included are:
Questions You May Ask
Many questions may go through a parent’s mind when a child is
diagnosed:
- How will this affect my family?
- My spouse?
- My other children?
- Extended family?
- What about me?
These questions are normal, and many parents may need additional help
answering these questions and getting ideas for supporting your family—and
yourself—as you deal with the challenges of caring for a child with special health
care needs.