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Children’s Books and Resources: For Children, Siblings, Friends and Families Living With Rare Conditions

This collection of children’s books has been thoughtfully curated to support families navigating hospital visits, chronic or rare conditions, visible differences, big feelings, and resilience. While these books are not condition-specific medical guidance, they offer comfort, understanding, and language for conversations that can sometimes feel hard to start.

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ResourcesStacey Watson
Allergies and Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

Many individuals with Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) report having food allergies, sinus disease, asthma, seasonal/environmental allergies, eczema and/or ear/respiratory infections more than other individuals. Because each person with LDS is different, it is important to talk with your doctor about what care is right for you.

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ResourcesStacey Watson
General Facts

Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue in the body. The disorder was first observed and described by Dr. Bart Loeys and Dr. Hal Dietz at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2005.

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