Alopecia Kids:
Dedicated to providing support and information for kids with
alopecia (hair loss) and their families. Includes separate areas for
children, teens and parents.
http://www.alopeciakids.org/
Kids Quest on Disability and Health:
Explains what a disability is and answers common questions about
living with one.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/
T-Generation - Tinnitus:
Information on prevention and causes of ringing noises in ears.
Presented by a teen as a resource for those who attend clubs or
enjoy loud music.
http://t-generation.20m.com
Your Genes, Your Health:
A multimedia guide to genetic, inherited disorders, and Fragile X
syndrome.
http://vector.cshl.org/ygyh/index.html
American Brain Tumor Association Kids:
Learn about brain tumors, share thoughts, get coping tips from other
kids, or play games.
http://www.abta.org/kids/
HeadLice.Org For Kids:
Information and activities for kids presented by kids. Learn about
head lice, their life cycle, and what they do.
http://www.headlice.org/kids/
Better Homes and Gardens Guide to Cold, Flu, and Allergies:
Interactive guide helps people tell the difference between cold,
flu, and allergy symptoms.
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fstory%2Fdata%2F13492.xml&categoryid=
Environmental Diseases from A to Z:
Explores how air, water, sun, dust, plants, animals, chemicals, and
metals can make people sick.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/home.htm
How Lou Got the Flu:
Learn about how the flu bug made Louise sick.
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/04_lou/04_lou.html
The Deadly Bugs of War:
Provides information about anthrax, botulinum toxin, plague,
smallpox, and tularemia.
http://whyfiles.org/141bioweapons2/5.html
Diseases Explained:
Illustrated guide describes more than 25 common diseases and medical
conditions. Includes symptoms of each as well as treatment options.
http://www.diseases-explained.com/
Sprites:
Support site for teenage girls who have a condition called Turner's
Syndrome, which can stunt growth. Features chat rooms, pen-pals,
links, and fun activities.
http://www.geocities.com/chatt_turnergirl/
A Sibling's Site:
Site for siblings of chronically ill children.
http://www.asiblingssite.com/
Taryn's World: About Switches:
A kids guide to genetic disorders with stories, art gallery, and
picture book to learn about what happens when switches in the body
just don't work.
http://www.tarynsworld.org/taryn/switches.htm
World ACM Foundation:
A comprehensive site dealing with Arnold Chairi Malformation, in
adults and teens.
http://www.pressenter.com/~wacma/
Disability Central: @ctivTeen:
Online community where teens with disabilities can socialize,
educate one another and just have fun together. Includes games,
articles, and resources.
http://www.disabilitycentral.com/activteen/
Band-Aides and Blackboards:
Talks about growing up with chronic health problems. Includes pages
for kids, teens, and adults.
http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleitas/contents.html
Brave Kids:
Offers resources to help children with chronic, life threatening
illnesses or disabilities.
http://www.bravekids.org/
Marf Kids Club:
Club for kids with marfan syndrome. Features stories, information,
and where to get help.
http://www.glorysite.com/marfkids.html
Tourette Syndrome Plus:
Information and resources on TS, OCD, ADD, and other neurobehavioral
disorders.
http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/
Can Do Kids:
Focus is on what kids can accomplish. Provides online games for
geography, writing, an ability survey, dream sharing, and how to
make the world a better place.
http://www.ucando.org/kids.html
Garfield Star Sleeper:
Learn about the importance of getting enough sleep. Features
downloadable fun pad, games, and contest winner entries presented in
the form of Garfield comic strips.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/
The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club:
The Children's Hospital Network for children in the hospital or who
have disabilities.
http://www.bearabletimes.org/
MG Youth:
Online support group for children and teens with myasthenia gravis.
Includes personal stories and a message board.
http://www.geocities.com/mgyouth/
SARS: Deadly Virus Q&A:
People are scared about this new disease, but the BBC News tells us
why most of us don't need to worry.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/world/newsid_2907000/2907123.stm
