Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

As the parent of a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder, you serve as your child’s primary caregiver all day, everyday. With all of the added responsibilities that come with caring for a child with special needs, it is inevitable that at times you will feel frustrated, stressed, and exhausted.

In order to provide your child with the best possible care, you must first take care of yourself. Experts recommend that you make time for yourself each day in order to keep from feeling worn out. Exercising, gardening, and talking with friends will help to clear your mind. Or, if you prefer, you can spend your time watching TV, meditating, or napping. Even as little as five to ten minutes spent doing something that you enjoy will help you feel refreshed and ready to take on your daily challenges.

Help and Support

Many parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders go through times when they are angry, sad, or anxious about their child. Some blame themselves for their child’s condition. These feelings are normal.

It is important to share your emotions with friends and family members. There are numerous support groups—both online and in person—that will connect you with parents who are experiencing the same challenges as you. If you find yourself so overwhelmed that you are unable to function or care for your child, consider seeking support from a trained healthcare professional. Remember, you do not have to go through this alone.

This information is provided in part by the Division of Perinatal, Early Childhood, and Special Health Needs within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and mass.gov.