Resources for Family & Youth
Potential Resources for Children and Teens Impacted by ALS
This pamphlet lists potential resources and suggestions to help children and teens who are impacted by ALS. The suggestions are based on our collective experience working with people who have had ALS and their families. Please reach out to your Social Worker or Mental Health clinician if you have any questions or specific concerns about your children or grandchildren.
Recommended Books for Children, Teens, and Adults
This compiled list of recommended books has been hand-picked for children, teens, and adults affected by the illness of a loved one. They provide guidance on how to cope with the feelings and emotions that may develop throughout this experience.
Hope Loves Company Virtual Hangouts
Hope Loves Company offers free, monthly Zoom “hangouts” for children between the ages of 10 through young adult. There are two available, ages 10 to 12 and ages 13 to 21. Groups are led by a counselor. Registration is required.
Watch Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh's presentation, Talking with Children and Youth about ALS.