As we round out Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, we want to share the final video in our series Little Joints, Big Questions answering the question, “Can kids with rheumatic disease exercise?” Click to watch this video, acr.tw/4AnD5Ep and visit RDAM.org

With the school year underway, it is a good time to provide caregivers with guidance on how to navigate school when you have a child with a rheumatic disease. Click to watch this short video, acr.tw/4AnCORT, with Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Miriah Gillispie-Taylor.

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Understanding a chronic rheumatologic condition can bring hard questions—like whether a child will need lifelong care. We have a video from Dr. Gillispie-Taylor, answering this - just click the link for a video from our Little Joints, Big Questions series acr.tw/46JkeG7.

Explaining a child's rheumatologic or autoimmune diagnosis to your family and friends can feel overwhelming. Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Miriah Gillispie-Taylor shares tips for having an honest, age-appropriate conversation. For more, visit RDAM.org.

What does it mean when a child is diagnosed with an autoimmune or rheumatologic disease? Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Miriah Gillispie-Taylor explains: acr.tw/46E2trK. For additional resources, visit → RDAM.org

Read about how a teenager’s persistent symptoms led to a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis after she sustained an ankle injury. Read the blog acr.tw/4h3JhZ7, or listen to the podcast acr.tw/4gVAEjc for this patient testimonial about the benefits of rheumatic care.

RDAM offers a moment to highlight pediatric rheumatology and its 50-year legacy. Under the theme Little Joints, Big Impact, we recognize how pediatric rheumatic diseases affects the lives of children, while celebrating the pediatric specialty. Visit RDAM.org. #RDAM

Children with rheumatic disease deserve moments of fun, creativity, and joy—especially during Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM). We’ve created a special downloadable coloring sheet just for them to enjoy! Download the coloring sheet here, acr.tw/4AbIaiQ. #RDAM

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Primary care teams play a key role in recognizing pediatric rheumatic disease early and referring to a pediatric rheumatology. For 50 years, pediatric rheumatologists have been helping children with rheumatic diseases grow and thrive. Visit RDAM.org for more. #RDAM

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Children with rheumatic disease may need flexibility at school. We’re sharing a new one pager designed for school staff to help recognize the impact of pediatric rheumatic disease and assist with making accommodations. Download & share the one pager acr.tw/4qJkoq1. #RDAM

Behind every pediatric rheumatic diagnosis is a family navigating the unexpected. If joint pain comes with swelling or stiffness, it may be more than “growing pains.” Share symptoms with their pediatrician & download the infographic to learn more, acr.tw/4qK09bI. #RDAM

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September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, and this year we’re shining a light on Pediatric Rheumatology. Children with rheumatic disease require early disease recognition so they can keep learning, playing, and growing. Visit RDAM.org to learn more. #RDAM

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