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- A family-centered medical home is not a building, house, hospital, or home healthcare service. It is an approach to providing comprehensive primary care.
- In a family-centered medical home the pediatric care team works in partnership with your child and your family to assure that all of the medical and non-medical needs of your child are met.
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- 09/01/1955
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A parent or caregiver to a child or youth with special health care needs
- If you'd like, please share a little bit about yourself and your child/children.
- We are two members of a family of four living in Northwestern PA. My son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 3, and went through the usual medication trials none of which were helpful. His current diagnosis is Asperger's Syndrome.
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Yes
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Erie
- Please share some key areas of interest in the field of child health.
- Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD, adult special needs issues
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Hi Lori, It's only be over a year and I never replied back to you. Better late than never. Yes, my boys, ages 9 and 7. 9 y.o. has Asperger's and is very defiant (got suspended from school 4 times this year) and the 7 y.o. is NT and is a very good brother and son. Both are good kids but we definately have our moments with the 9 y.o. Jen
681 days ago
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Hi, Welcome to the group. Are the boys in the picture yours? I have 6 children. Five boys and 1 girl. My 15 yr old has autims, ADHD, and asthma. Two of my other children (Boys) have disABILITIES. I am sure this website will give you the support you are looking for. Take care Lori
1179 days ago
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Crossing Systems 101
04 May 2012
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Pennsylvania Families Inc. in partnership with the Pennsylvania Systems of Care Partnership will be presenting Crossing Systems 101. Learn about this event by clicking "Read more"!
PA System of Care Expansion Planning Grant Survey
25 April 2012
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Whether you're a parent of a child or youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), a medical provider serving the special needs population, or a youth with a special health care need(s), the Pennsylvania System of Care Partnership would like to hear from you!
