For parents and children
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:
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
Reach Out
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times.
Kids Help Line
Free, confidential telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25
Email counselling:
http://www.kidshelp.com.au/template/standard.aspx?s=127
