| Adolescents Psychological Complications of Chronic Illness
Information from The Child Health Library of Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. |
| Bandaides and Blackboards
Supports kids, teenagers and adults who are dealing with having a medical problem. Advice about teasing, what to expect in a hospital, poetry, and shared stories. |
| Children and Grief
Discusses how children handle grief and loss and which signs indicate they have difficulty coping (AACAP Facts For Families). |
| Chronic Illness: New and Old Ideas to Care for Children
Slide show by National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs explains two new options: Chronic Care Model and Medical Home Project. [PDF] |
| Dealing With a Health Condition
Explains teenagers how to cope, to take control, deal with others. |
| Living with Childhood Illness and Disability
Resources page by the Center for Children with Special Needs includes handouts on safety, Disability Act, school preparation, the Internet. |
| Pain and Chronic Illness in Children
Short paper on the importance of pain management. [PDF] |
| Parental Advise on Coping with Chronic Illness of your Child
Tips how to explain, deal with emotions, use discipline, keep a family routine, and cope with strangers. |
| Promoting Resilience in Youth with Chronic Conditions and their Parents
Paper on family centered care, describes impact, principles, assessment, healthy family functioning. [PDF] |
| Shared Vision
Complete article (also as PDF) on longterm needs, financial and medical planning. |
