My Teen Has Lupus
Parenting a teenager with a chronic illness
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School survival guide for teens with lupus
Tips for you to make middle and high school as healthy, fun, and productive as possible.
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My school care team PDF Download
Living with lupus means managing it 24/7, even in school. Identify who can be your support on campus
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Assistance at school for children with lupus
Be your child’s advocate by helping people at school understand what your child needs to succeed.
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Lupus and teenagers
The basic information you need to know to understand your lupus and stay on top of your health.
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Mental health issues in children and teens with lupus
Coping with the emotional challenges and knowing how to get help can make all the difference.
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Helping teens learn to cope with lupus
Chronic illness can make teens feel left out of the life that friends and peers are leading.
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Growing up: Helping young adults learn to manage lupus on their own
Elizabeth Yuen, 18, was diagnosed with lupus at age nine.
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Tips for teaching children and teens about their lupus
Use these talking points when teaching your child or teen about their lupus.
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Jessica Kundapur and Jodie Nimigon-Young: How to be fabulupus
Do you want to be "fabulupus"? Jessica Kundapur and Jodie Nimigon-Young wrote a book on just that.
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How the hormonal changes of puberty impact lupus
Lupus in childhood usually attacks children as they enter puberty.
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Caring for children and teens
Caring for children and teens with a chronic illness requires patience and acceptance.
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Helping your child with lupus transition to adulthood
The transition from childhood to adulthood is a challenging period for teenagers—and their parents!
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Steroid use in children with lupus
Emily von Scheven, MD, MAS discusses steroid use in children and teens with lupus.
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Monitoring bone health in children and teens taking corticosteroids
Children and teens with lupus are at risk for adverse affects from loss of bone minerals.
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Special considerations for lupus in children and teens
Learn the basic differences between lupus in children and adults from this introductory slide show.