Special Needs Child Care

Although BrightStar^® Home Care is most often known for the in-home services we provide to seniors, we also take our compassion and high-quality care into the homes of those with infants and children who have special needs, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities, spina bifida, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. We can also help with child care needs for parents who are disabled and need a little extra support.

Caring for your littlest loved ones is a privilege. We promise to earn your trust by providing compassionate care that meets the highest quality standards. Led by a Registered Nurse (RN), our home care professionals are fully-screened, certified, licensed and trained to meet the unique needs of your family.

Special Needs Home Care Services

Our goal as care professionals is to ensure that children with disabilities and special needs are receiving the care they need and the support they deserve. Experienced care professionals are ready to assist with:

• Bath visits
• Feeding
• Transferring/Repositioning
• Dressing
• Grooming
• Oral and personal hygiene
• Toileting
• Reporting conditions and changes to supervisory RN and/or Physician

BrightStar Care focuses on a holistic approach that supports both medical and daily living needs for children with disabilities and their families. Caring for a child with complex medical needs can be overwhelming. Having a compassionate team of medical experts on your side can make a world of difference. Our in-home pediatric nursing staff is able to provide care for children with a variety of conditions, including:

• Autism: A home health aide for a child with autism helps provide support with activities of daily living (ADLs), as well as support in bridging development gaps. BrightStar Care professionals can also assist your family in navigating educational and behavioral health systems to help bolster your child’s support system and help them learn, develop skills and thrive.
• Down Syndrome: Children with Down Syndrome can benefit from an in-home pediatric nurse, receiving care for their special needs, as well as support in developing skills for independent living as they age. Our pediatric nurses can monitor hearing, vision, heart health and more for children with Down Syndrome.
• Cerebral Palsy: BrightStar Care pediatric nurses provide in-home care for the entire spectrum of medical complexities stemming from Cerebral Palsy. Our highly-skilled care providers are able to assist with feeding, mobility, and bathroom support as well as assisting with communication and relationship-building.

BrightStar Care can also provide pediatric nursing care* for more advanced medical needs, as well as administer a wide range of therapies* such as speech, physical and autism therapy.

Our in-home care providers also offer respite care for family caregivers. If your family does not necessarily need continuous in-home care, many families caring for children with special needs could use a break. Respite care gives parents and family caregivers time to rest and tend to other duties, knowing their child is in compassionate, capable hands.

*Pediatric skilled nursing services and therapies availability varies by location. Contact your local BrightStar Home Care agency for a full list of available services.

In-Home Care Coordination and Customization

If you have a child with special or complex needs, having help navigating and managing their care can take a huge weight off of your mind. BrightStar Care coordinates care across a wide variety of specialists, families and providers to help alleviate some of the stress on families.

We’ll work with your child’s physician or medical team to build a customized care plan to support their needs now and as they grow. Your child’s personalized care plan is managed by RNs, ensuring your child’s unique medical and personal needs are met.

Emotional Support and Family Resources

As a family caring for a child with special needs, your “village” looks a little different than what the average family may have or need in terms of support. BrightStar Care offers added support for family caregivers in the form of connections to community resources, support groups and educational tools. You may be at the start of your journey, but we have decades of experience that we’re happy to share with you. We can make sure you have the emotional and educational support your child and family needs. 

Transition to Adult Services

Children with special needs often require lifelong care. BrightStar Care is here to help your child transition from pediatric to adult care, with caring, qualified professionals able to support their changing needs as they age. Our commitment to you and your family is that we’ll be here for you, helping to provide long-term care solutions tailored to what your child needs today, tomorrow and far into the future.

Supporting Your Family, Every Step of the Way

BrightStar Care’s nurse-led in-home care offers customized, compassionate support to families with children with disabilities and special needs. We take a holistic approach to creating personalized care plans and work with your child’s existing team of caregivers and medical professionals to ensure your child receives the care support they need. From medical care to emotional support and educational resources, we provide both short-term and long-term services tailored to the evolving needs of your child now and as they age. 

Respite care helps families like yours have both a break from caregiving and added peace of mind, knowing that their child is receiving care from compassionate, qualified professionals. Whether your child has sustained a brain injury, is recovering from surgery, or living with a condition such as autism, Down’s Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy, our in-home pediatric care staff can help. We’ll work with your family to develop a personalized care plan with RN oversight. We’re here to support your child’s needs now and as they change in the future. That’s the BrightStar Care difference!