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Chronic Health Problems
Adaptation to Chronic Childhood Illness
This book overviews a framework for examining the development and adapatation of children with chronic illness. It includes biomedical, psychological, and social-ecological factors in developing intervention efforts.

Arthritis and Depression
An article from the Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on depression in children and adults with arthritis.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Asthma
Information about asthma from the book Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Autism
Information about autism from the book Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Cancer
Information about cancer in children from the book  Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Cardiac Disorders
Information about the many ways children are affected by cardiac disorders from the book Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Cerebral Palsy
Information about the different types of cebral palsy from the book Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Cystic Fibrosis
Information about cystic fibrosis from the book Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Deaf-Blindness
Information about the condition known as deaf-blindness from the book Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Diabetes
Information about diabetes in children and adolescents from the book Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Leukemia
Information about childhood leukemia from the book Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Health-Related Disorders: Sample Chapter-Seizure Disorders
Information about seizure disorders from the book Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

ParentPals 
Parent Pals provides general information, weekly tips, games, book resources, and news and views for parents with children who have special needs or are gifted.

Health Finder - Specialized Site for Families, Children, Teens
A gateway to consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  

Children's National Medical Center
Pediatric healthcare information for parents and children.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Information about chronic diseases, risk behaviors, and approaches to prevention.

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
The NICHD conducts and supports laboratory, clinical and epidemiological research on the reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes that determine and maintain the health of children, adults, families and populations. 

Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families.

Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Information and support resources for parents of children with disabilities.

United Cerebral Palsy
UCP provides information on cerebral palsy and acts as an advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. 

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Information on the study and treatment of allergic diseases.

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online
Information and news for patients and parents of patients.

Allergy and Asthma Network · Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.
A non-profit organization founded to help families in their quest to overcome and maintain control of asthma, allergies, and related conditions.

American Medical Association
AMA offers on-line health information for families.

American Cancer Society
News and information on cancer, prevention, and treatment.

The National Enuresis Society (NES)
NES offers information about enuresis to the public, doctors, and other medical personnel who work with children and their families.

Pediatric Points of Interest from the Johns Hopkins University Department of Pediatrics
A searchable collection of links to resources in Pediatrics and Child Health.

Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC)
The IRSC web site offers information relating to the needs of children with disABILITIES on a global basis.

Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP)
SDBP's goal is to improve the health care of infants, children, and adolescents by promoting research and teaching in developmental and behavioral pediatrics.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC offers specific health information on topics related to infants and children, and adolescents and teens.

National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
NCEH offers information on environmental public health issues and programs that benefit children.

National Institutes of Health
NIH is the Federal focal point for biomedical research in the U.S.

MEDLINE--National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine's (NLM) bibliographic database covers the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and the preclinical sciences. The MEDLINE file contains bibliographic citations and author abstracts from approximately 3,900 current biomedical journals published in the United States and 70 foreign countries.

Health and Human Services
Government Information Xchange provides links to U.S. Government health and safety sites.

Center for Children with Chronic Illness and Disability
C3ID is committed to increasing and applying knowledge that fosters the physical, psychological and social development and competence of infants, children and adolescents with chronic illnesses and disabilities and their families.

The Alliance of Genetic Support Groups, Inc.
A national coalition of consumers, professionals and genetic support groups that voices the concerns of children, adults and families living with, and at risk for, genetic conditions.

National Pediatric & Family HIV Resource Center
The National Pediatric & Family HIV Resource Center at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is a non-profit organization that serves professionals who care for children, adolescents and families with HIV infection and AIDS.

Autism Society of America
The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families.

American Hyperlexia Association
A non-profit organization comprised of parents and relatives of children with hyperlexia, speech and language professionals, education professionals, and other concerned individuals.

American Heart Association
AHA provides education and information on fighting heart disease and stroke.

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
A multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to studying cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
A resource for information about cystic fibrosis.

American Diabetes Association
The ADA provides diabetes research, information, and advocacy.

The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
JDF's main objective is to support and fund research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases  NIDDK offers health information and education programs on digestive, endocrine, metabolic, kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, as well as diabetes, nutrition, and obesity.

Leukemia Society of America
The Leukemia Society of America is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma - and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families

Epilepsy Foundation of America
EFA offers information, programs and services for people with epilepsy, as well as a Kids Club.

Directory of National Genetic Voluntary Organizations
Listing of support groups from the Aliance of Genetic Support Groups.

Camps for Children with Diabetes
Directory of camps for children with diabetes.

Including Your Child
A booklet for parents of children with special needs.

Breathe Easy (asthma)
A book to help asthmatic children undrstand their illness and overcome their fears.

Little Tree (serious illness or physical trauma)
An engaging book that helps children accept the changes and discover new strengths that accompany serious illness.

Russell Is Extra Special (autism) Explaining autism to children can be a difficult task. This heart-warming portrayal of an autistic boy and his family will help children and their parents understand this serious developmental disorder

Sammy's Mommy Has Cancer
Young children learn that a person with a serious illness can have good and bad days, and that families can cry and laugh together.

Sarah and Puffle (diabetes)
This charming story offers children information about diabetes and the feelings that often accompany the disease.

What About Me? (sibling's illness)
Beautifully written and illustrated, this story deals with the many complicated feelings the well child experiences when a brother or sister becomes ill.

You Can Call Me Willy (AIDS)
In this story, Willy talks about her illness and exhibits exceptional strength and courage as she learns to cope with its symptoms and the side effects of treatment, to put up with classroom taunts, and to find fun and friendship.