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Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia supports the unique needs of children as they cope with illness and injury.

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Recognizing Celiac Disease

Jun 16, 2014

Celiac disease is one of the most common genetic conditions in the world, affecting 1 in every 133 people. People with celiac are not able to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.

Recognizing Gluten Intolerance

Jun 23, 2014

If your child shows sensitivity to foods with gluten, but does not have celiac disease, it's possible that she may have a non-celiac gluten sensitivity, also known as gluten intolerance.

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