Psychosocial family interventions in chronic pediatric illness
Adolph E. Christ, Kalman Flomenhaft
Psychosocial family interventions in chronic pediatric illness
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Adolph E. Christ, Kalman Flomenhaft
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if a child's serious illness changed everything about their family’s life? Imagine the challenges, the worries, and the hope as a family navigates brain injuries, cancer, and other tough diseases together. How do families stay strong when facing these big, scary changes?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the psychological and social challenges families face when a child has a chronic or life-threatening illness. It is based on expert discussions from a 1980 symposium and covers a range of conditions like cancer and juvenile diabetes. Suitable for middle-grade readers interested in understanding how illness affects family dynamics, the book handles complex topics with care, though it may be dense for some younger readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0306410133
- Pages
- 211
- Publisher
- Springer
- Published
- 1982
- Type
- Fiction