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Learn about JIA
Raising a child with JIA
This guide is a useful introduction to raising a child with juvenile arthritis.
Raising a child with JIA
This guide is a useful introduction to raising a child with juvenile arthritis.
Living with JIA
Beyond the meds and the doctor appointments: what is it like to raise a child with JIA?
Understanding Autoimmunity
Treatments and Therapies
Symptoms and Complications
Beyond the meds and the doctor appointments: what is it like to raise a child with JIA?
Why a Paediatric rheumatologist
JIA and the Flu Vaccine
JIA and COVID-19
Jeannie Cavé
A diagnosis of JIA can be overwhelming and stressful. Play therapy can help children process their emotions.
Natalie Phillips
Kirby Emslie
Occupational therapy helps children with JIA who have been impacted physically to participate in daily life.
Nicky Lasch
Paediatric neuro-developmental physiotherapists have specialised training that is suited to younger children with JIA.
Michelle Crossman
Michelle was diagnosed when she was nine years old and was the inspiration to Arthritis Kids South Africa.
Catherine McCormack
I’ve been an arthritis mom since 2010 when my then two-year-old was diagnosed with JIA
Ella McCormack
In 2021 Ella is twelve and on her third biologic. She is healthy, symptom-free, and suffers no side effects.
Mkhanyiselwa's Story
One-year-old Mkhanyiselwa had been sick for five months by the time he was seen, by chance, by a paediatric rheumatologist
Troy's Story
This is a success story: an early diagnosis, swift action by an appropriate medical specialist, and aggressive treatment.
Nicky Lasch
Paediatric neuro-developmental physiotherapists have specialised training that is suited to younger children with JIA.
Michelle Crossman
Michelle was diagnosed when she was nine years old and was the inspiration to Arthritis Kids South Africa.