Center for Healthier Communities

Improving the health and well-being of our region’s children.

Injury Prevention for Children with Special Needs

Injury prevention for children with special needs requires a thorough assessment of each child’s unique risks. The challenges and issues will change as the child grows. It’s not unusual for children with special needs to require environmental modifications for much longer than other children of the same age.

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• Behavioral Disabilities

  Children with behavioral challenges (such as autism or ADHD) may require safety precautions in their homes longer than other children of the same age.
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• Cognitive Disabilities

  Children with Cognitive developmental delays or learning disabilities might need childproofing of their home for a longer period of time.
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• Physical Disabilities

  For children with physical disabilities, some additional safety precautions might need to be in place for fall prevention and emergency preparedness.
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• Videos: Keeping Children with Special Needs Safe in the Home

  Instructional Videos by Risk Area
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