Seattle Children’s wants you to have all the information you need to understand your child’s liver disorder.
Useful Links
- The American Liver Foundation Web site features information about liver diseases, treatment, research and patient stories.
- The Children’s Liver Association for Support Services (CLASS) provides information, support and services to families coping with pediatric liver disease and transplant. The site has a library with descriptions of liver diseases and treatments, including biliary atresia and cirrhosis.
- The Latino Organization for Liver Awareness (LOLA) provides information in Spanish and English on liver transplant and has good FAQs about organ and tissue donation. The site also lists bilingual support groups.
Recommended Reading
Many books can be checked out from the Family Resource Center at Seattle Children’s or found at your local library or bookstore.
The Inside Story: A Kid’s Guide to Kidney and Liver Transplants, by Karen Crowe, is written to educate kids on what to expect before and after surgery.