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children with chronic illness  

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  • Approximately 20% of school-age children have a chronic illness, making counseling increasingly important due to the impact on the child's family relationships, school functioning, and peer interactions. Certain chronic illnesses have a greater effect than others on the psychosocial and educational aspects of a child's life, depending on symptom severity and the nature of the treatment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Children With Chronic Illness]

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