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Children, young people and MS

MS affects the whole family and it can sometimes be difficult to discuss the changes that MS brings with children. For the children of people with MS, it can be difficult to explore their feelings about MS and how it affects them. The following resources can help them realise that they are not alone in the feelings that they may be experiencing at this challenging time of their lives.

MS Trust links

Young Person's Guide To MS
Written with the help of young teenagers, this book looks at the issues that effect someone growing up with a parent who has MS. Read, order or download the Young Person's Guide To MS
My Dad's Got MS
Written for children under 10 by a father with MS, this story provides an introduction to some of the issues and concerns that a young child may have when they discover that their dad has MS. Order or download from the Publications page
My Mum's Got MS
Written for children under 10 by a mother with MS. This item is not available online but can be ordered from the Publications page

We are currently thinking about a replacement for My Dad's got MS and My Mum's got MS. We would like your help in shaping this new resource by telling us what sort of information you would like to help discuss MS within your family. We would also like your children's help to tell us what questions they have about MS and what they would like to know.

Other sources of information

Keep Smyelin
A site for younger readers which mixes games and jokes with information about MS and children's own stories. Part of the American National MS Society website
Teen Inside MS
The online version of the American National MS Society's magazine for teenagers affected by MS. Contains articles and information for teenagers with MS and those with MS in their family
Let's Talk MS
Websites provided by the Canadian MS Society
Let's Talk MS for kids - mixes information about MS with games and quizzes
Let's Talk MS for teens covers emotional issues and information on how MS in the family can affect teenagers. Also has chatrooms and message boards
MS info 4 kids
Mostly information based website for children affected by MS. Provided by the Australian MS Society

For information for young carers, see the Care page