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  • Ten Ways Children With Language Disorders Can Maintain Both Physical Distance and Social Connection During the Coronavirus Pandemic

    The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association provides tips to help children with language disorders make social connections while sheltering in place.

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  • Testing for COVID-19

    COVID-19 testing can help you know if you have COVID-19 so you can decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and lowering your chances of spreading the virus to others. Visit the Testing for COVID-19 page on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for information on the types of COVID tests, how to get a test, and how to interpret your results.

    Please note we share this resource for information purposes only. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) does not manage or coordinate COVID-19 testing programs. Please use the contact information on the website provided.

  • Testing Sites for COVID-19

    COVID-19 tests are available to everyone in the United States, including the uninsured. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides an online tool for finding health centers and pharmacies offering low or no-cost testing in your state.

    Check your local health department and local news for additional testing sites in your area.

  • The Center for Families Resource Library at St Louis Children’s Hospital

    COVID-19 information and resources for families.

  • The Conversation/ La Conversación – COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the Latino Community

    The Conversation/ La Conversación website features Latinx doctors, nurses and promotoras providing accessible facts and dispelling misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines.

    It includes an extensive library of frequently-asked-questions videos in English and Spanish to address common questions from the Latino community.

  • The Hydrocephalus Association

    The Hydrocephalus Association provides information and resources for people of all ages living with or caring for someone with hydrocephalus.

  • Tips for Families: Receiving Early Intervention Services Through the Phone, Tablet, or Computer

    Tips for receiving remote Early Intervention services

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  • Tips for Families: Receiving Early Intervention Services Through the Phone, Tablet, or Computer (English)

    Tips for receiving remote early intervention services in English.

  • Tips for Teens on Talking With Your Parents or Guardians About Vaccines

    Talking with family members about vaccines and healthcare choices can be stressful and scary, especially for teens. The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) has created a “Tips for Teens – Talking with Your Parents or Guardians About Vaccines” handout in English and Spanish to help teens navigate those tricky conversations.

  • Tips on Face Masking for Children During COVID-19

    The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics developed this infographic based on information for children and parents on masking. Governor Pritzker announced that Illinois residents will be required to wear masks/face coverings in public spaces beginning May 1, 2020. This infographic answers questions for patients and families on children wearing masks during the pandemic.