Author

Hogg, James

deLoache, Shawn

Editor

Medikidz USA Inc.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Jumo

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover; 32 p.

Subject

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract

Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how juvenile idiopathic arthritis affects the body, and how treatments work.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FB 331 HOG 2018

Copies

URL

https://arthritis.ca/getmedia/42e31329-43c9-433b-89fb-7e3fc4f30493/ChildhoodArthritis_July23_2020.pdf

Corporate Author

Arthritis Society

Responsibility

Revised by Shirley ML Tse, MD, FRCPC , Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Program Director, Division of Rheumatology, SickKids. *Review support by Pamela Jarvis, RSSW, Arthritis Society and Michelle Bridge, OT Reg. (Ont.), ACPAC, Arthritis Society.

Edition

6th ed.

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Arthritis Society

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

PDF; 24 pages

Subject

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract

You, Your Child [and] Arthritis is a valuable resource for families of children with juvenile arthritis (JA). This guide provides the information parents/caregivers need to understand their child?s disease and to feel comfortable caring for them. It also covers the different types of juvenile arthritis, current treatments including medications, and other important elements of treatment, such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy. In addition, there are important sections for parents/caregivers learning to cope with a child who has a chronic disease. Pediatric rheumatology teams across Canada recommend and endorse this resource for all families of children with arthritis.

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

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