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Video Clips

Adjusting to the reality of your diagnosis
In this video, kids from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital talk about what worked for them to "keep it real" while adjusting to their diagnosis and treatment.

Coping with chronic illness at school Austin's story Part 1
Sixth grader Austin Daley shares his story coping with a rare neurological disease, while attending school, where teachers and students work to create an atmosphere of acceptance and caring.

Coping with chronic illness at school Austin's story Part 2
Sixth grader Austin Daley shares his story coping with a rare neurological disease, while attending school, where teachers and students work to create an atmosphere of acceptance and caring.

When a Child Has a Chronic Illness: Tips for Managing Family Stress
Tami Benton, MD, the executive director of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses normalizing family life and setting limits when a child has a chronic medical condition.

Helping Children Cope with Chronic Illness
Greg Snyder, Ph.D., a licensed Psychologist with Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health provides guidance on parenting a child with a chronic illness and tips on coping with emotional changes.