Living with diseases and disorders

This book explains a variety of digestive system diseases and the profound impact they can have on the daily lives of people who cope with them.

Explores neuromuscular disorders and how to manage them.

Migraines and seizures are neurological disorders, meaning they affect the brain and the nervous system. Seizures are sometimes described as electrical storms in the brain. They are associated with a condition called epilepsy, but there are other reasons people have seizures, too. Migraines, on the other hand, are an especially intense type of headache that can bring on dizziness, nausea, and light sensitivity. This book explores epilepsy, seizures, migraines, and other headaches, explaining how they occur and offering suggestions of how to handle them.Diseases and disorders transform the experience of childhood, forcing kids to confront adult concerns that we wish they could avoid. The set Living with Diseases and Disorders provides reliable facts about some of the most significant chronic illnesses, while also offering reassuring tips and advice about how to manage the disorders and have the best life possible.

Explores cerebral palsy and how to manage it.

"It's been estimated that 1 in 6 American kids is living with some form of developmental disorder. Whether it's reading problems caused by dyslexia or the interpersonal challenges of autism, these conditions have a profound impact on kids and their families. This book explains the many different types of developmental disorders, and it explores what can be done to make life with these conditions more manageable. Diseases and disorders transform the experience of childhood, forcing kids to confront adult concerns that we wish they could avoid. The set Living with Diseases and Disorders provides reliable facts about some of the most significant chronic illnesses, while also offering reassuring tips and advice about how to manage the disorders and have the best life possible"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores endocrine disorders and how to manage them.

Explores behavior disorders and how to manage them.