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Children with chronic conditions face a number of challenges which place them at risk for difficulties in psychosocial functioning. Aspects related to the condition itself or the treatment of the condition may serve as significant stressors. These include hospitalizations, excessive school absences, pain, fatigue, changes in physical appearance, teasing, restrictions on physical activity, extensive monitoring and treatment regimens, lifestyle modifications, and mobility, sensory, or neurocognitive impairments (La Greca,1990; Schuman & La Greca,1999). Multiple aspects of social functioning have important implications in several areas for children with chronic conditions, including adjustment to and management of the condition. For example, peers may be a significant source of social support, influence treatment adherence, and impact health-promoting and health-risk behaviors

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Rivet, T.T., Matson, J.L. (2010). Medical and Physical Impairments and Chronic Illness. In: Matson, J. (eds) Social Behavior and Skills in Children. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0234-4_13

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