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Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders (SSRDs) Resources

Our Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders (SSRDs) experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.

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Neurosymptoms.org

A comprehensive source of information and education about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which offers written, video and podcast content for children, caregivers and health care providers, along with links to support groups. The site also has an app.

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PainBytes

This interactive online video course teaches kids about chronic pain and how to manage it. The seven episodes focus on subjects like the mind-body connection as well as how pain affects physical activity, home life and school life.

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Reset and Rewire: The FND Workbook for Kids & Teens

This self-guided resource helps children 9-19 understand their FND symptoms and learn to repair the mind-body connection, using mind-body techniques developed by occupational, physical and mental health therapists. By Katie Carey and Meagan Watson.

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Stop Childhood Pain

A nonprofit founded by a retired CHOP pediatrician to educate children, families and healthcare providers about Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) and related disorders. The site provides a list of dedicated treatment programs in the U.S., as well as videos that focus on diagnosis, treatment and patient stories.

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The Comfort Ability

This one-day, in-person workshop (offered at CHOP and elsewhere) is intended for adolescents ages 10-17 and their caregivers. The workshop teaches pain management strategies and coping skills that are rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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The Meg Foundation

This foundation educates kids and their families about pain and pain management. The content is organized by age group and type of pain, in multiple languages, and includes extensive video content.

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