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There's no such thing as a silly question : a practical guide for families living with a child with chronic illness, disability, mental ilness or a life-threatening condition

InterACT2007

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Contains information for parents faced with a new diagnosis, including developing care plans and emergency medical plans; coping strategies; going into hospital; who in the community can help; and how to regain balance in life

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Main title:

There's no such thing as a silly question : a practical guide for families living with a child with chronic illness, disability, mental ilness or a life-threatening condition / produced by interACT

Author:

InterACTVery Special KidsGandel Charitable Trust

Imprint:

Ringwood North Very Special Kids in partnership with Gandel Charitable Trust c2007

Collation:

98 p. colour illustrations

Contents:

Where do we begin?: Pre-diagnosis -- Immediately after diagnosis -- Helpful tips -- Empowerment -- Grievance policies -- The voice of your child -- Hospital admissions - public vs. private -- Specialists -- Pharmacies -- Developing a care plan for your child -- Emergency medical plan -- Calling an ambulance -- Coping strategies for day to day and beyond -- Logistics -- Financial considerations -- Going into hospital: Hospital admissions - hints and tips -- Interpreters -- Transition -- Hospital personnel terminology -- Who will help us in the community?: Case management -- Early intervention -- Respite -- Going to school -- Transport -- How to give life balance: Key sources of support -- Family and friends -- Taking care of yourself -- Caring for the whole family -- The non-primary carer's perspective -- Siblings -- Glossary -- Publications -- Resources & services: Advocacy & support -- Counselling -- Early intervention, respite & recreation -- Government -- Interpreting services -- Medical & health services -- Transport

ISBN:

9780646473031 (pbk)

Dewey class:

362.19 THE

Local class:

362.19

Language:

English

Subject:

Parents of chronically ill childrenServices for chronically ill childrenServices for parents of disabled children

BRN:

83677