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Trauma Services:
Keeping Safe From Injury For Children With Special Needs

Generously funded by the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation.

If your child has special needs, this injury prevention booklet is for you. It's filled with injury prevention information, emergency preparedness tips, safe transportation options for children with special needs, as well as online resources for families.

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Keeping Safe From Injury For Children With Special Needs includes:

• Keeping your child safe from falls, choking and fire
• Keeping your child safe in cars if your child has:
  • Behavioral challenges, autism, ADHD
    or cognitive impairment
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Down syndrome
  • A spica cast
  • A special medical condition
• A summary of car seat options
• Car safety while in the car
• Preparing for emergencies and disasters
• How to obtain a Letter of Medical Necessity
• Sample Letters of Medical Necessity
• Resources
  
  
  
  
  
  

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