Information for children

"What is ALS?" for KIDS

An interactive animated site providing information about MND for younger children 

http://www.march-of-faces.org/KIDS/moe1.html

Booklets for when a family member has been diagnosed with ALS

The booklets are aimed for teens, children and parents and help answer many questions and concerns about someone they know and love who has been diagnosed with MND:  

 http://www.als.ca/als411    

and ‘Talking with young people about MND' on this website

Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) Nemours Foundation

General information about MND for children

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/als.html

Support for children

Young Carers website

Offers a range of services including Bulletin Boards, Tele-link up and Camps

http://www.youngcarers.net.au

Reach Out

Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. 

http://www.reachout.asn.au

Kids Help Line

Free, confidential telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25

http://www.kidshelp.com.au

Email counselling:

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