Children and Chronic Conditions

Though most children have health problem while growing up, some children must deal with chronic health conditions which affect their daily activities.
A chronic health condition is a health problem that lasts over three months, affects your child’s normal activities, and can often require numerous hospitalizations.

Some examples of chronic conditions include asthma, which is the most common,diabetess, cerebral palsy, sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, cancer, AIDS, epilepsy, spina bifida, longenital heart problems.

About 15% to 18% of children in the United States have a chronic health condition. It’s hard to estimate, though, because it really depends on how you define “chronconditionion".
Children with chronic illnesses may have activity limitations, and, in many cases, their families must change how they live to accommodate the child.

The way children react to diagnosis with a chronic illness depends on several factors, including the child's personality, the specific illness, and their family.

Here are some websites just for children:
Kidshealth.org
Patchworx
Club BraveKids
Teenshealth.org
Chronic Illness Resources for Teens

These websites can help provide support children need to cope with there condition and by sharing there thoughts with peers they can learn and feel empowered.