Abstract
Information about ways to support children with Juvenile Rheumatic Diseases (JRDs) in school will help maximize their involvement in this setting. For this study, children with JRDs provided their views about the support they need from school nurses, teachers, classmates, friends and leaders of after school activities. Parents provided information about their child’s disease and about family functioning. Results indicated that positive family functioning was related to lower needs for support from school nurses, teachers, and classmates. Family functioning was not related to the support children needed from good friends. Receiving help during after school activities and school nurse availability were areas of concern for some children. Future studies should continue to assess needs for school support for adolescents, who may need more support at school due to a decreased reliance on family support.
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