Widening Disparities: The Unique Challenges of Families of Children With Special Needs

FactsheetEconomic circumstancesEmotional well-being
Written By Philip Fisher
 
 

Families of children with special needs have continued to experience more material hardship, hunger, and emotional distress compared to those who do not have children with special needs. In December 2020, we published a blog post that summarized the challenges that families of children with special needs have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This factsheet reveals the disparities and unique challenges since then.

 
Philip Fisher
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