Katie Suh-yeon Shin

Ms. Katie Suh-yeon Shin

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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23 November 2024 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Journal Article
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SKSalathiel R. Kendrick-Allwood
Salathiel R. Kendrick-Allwood
MMMelissa M Murphy
Melissa M Murphy
KSKatie Suh-yeon Shin
Katie Suh-yeon Shin
AMAnmol Minaz
Anmol Minaz
LWLaverne Keecia Walker
Laverne Keecia Walker
NMNathalie L Maitre
Nathalie L Maitre
Background/Objectives: To describe social and psychological needs, such as poverty, early trauma, or adverse childhood events, of caregivers with a child newly diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) or receiving a designation of high-risk for cerebral palsy (HRCP). Methods: Caregiver self-report questionnaires screening for unmet social needs, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), depression symptoms, and trauma were collected from 97 caregivers of children with CP/HRCP seen in a high-risk infant follow-up clinic (adjusted age range 1–24 months). We compared their responses to those of 97 caregivers of age-matched controls seen in the same clinic with similar risk factors over the equivalent time period. Results: Income insecurity and positive screening rate for depressive and trauma symptoms were high for both groups (CP/HRCP, matched control group); no differences were found between CP/HRCP and control groups. Rates of food and housing insecurity and caregiver ACEs were not different between groups. All families received referrals to appropriate community support at the visit. Conclusions: Caregivers of children with CP/HRCP in high-risk infant follow-up clinics may face difficult conversations and decision-making in the context of high psychological and social adversity. Comprehensive support should be considered as early as possible.