The Department of Health in Vermont is implementing a new program to make emergency medical care less overwhelming for neurodivergent kids. Sensory kits will be placed in all 225 ambulances across the state, containing items like bubble fidgets, pop tubes, sunglasses, and headphones to help distract and comfort children during medical emergencies. This initiative is aimed at helping EMS workers provide more effective and efficient care to neurodivergent patients. Chelsea Dubie, the State EMS for Children coordinator, who has a neurodivergent son, believes these kits will greatly benefit children like her son who struggle with medical interactions. The goal is to ensure that all emergency departments, especially those in rural areas with limited resources, can provide inclusive care to all patients. This program has been met with positive feedback from parents, who appreciate the effort to support neurodivergent children in emergency situations. By providing sensory tools and toys, EMS workers can create a more comfortable environment for neurodivergent kids during emergencies.
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