The Kids Are Alright: disaster preparedness for your special needs child

Whether it’s a blizzard, hurricane, earthquake or tornado, you want to be prepared when a disaster strikes. That’s especially true when caring for a child with special needs. “For some children with special nutrition needs, specific foods, formulas or methods of eating are essential,” says Sharon Feucht, MA, RD, CD, a registered dietitian at the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington. “However, in a disaster most of these will not be readily available at sites set up to help those who have experienced an emergency.” http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442475736