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Psychosocial issues for children and adolescents with chronic illness: self-esteem, school functioning and sports
1Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, 230 South Frontage Road, New Haven, CT 06510, USA. lawrence.vitulano@yale.edu
Abstract:
Self-esteem, school functioning, and sports participation are among the most significant psychosocial issues that affect children and adolescents with chronic illness. Although these capacities are essential components of development for all children, they present special concerns for children with limitations of health. Parents, teachers, and coaches play important roles in providing normalizing and gratifying opportunities for children who struggle to be competent and accepted by their peers. Much can be done to provide chronically ill children with experiences and support that will allow them to grow up happier, feel better about themselves, and enjoy more success.
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