Learning to live with pediatric MS is not easy for your child; it’s not easy for you. One of the most difficult parts of living with MS for a child may be a lack of understanding from friends and teachers about hidden symptoms.
As we discussed last week in Pediatric MS: Resources for Kids, Teens, and Parents, one young MS patient wrote a booklet to explain MS to her friends. I also highly recommend Elaine’s booklet for teachers who may have a student with MS in their classroom.
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