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Medical ID Bracelets for Children and Teens
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66973.asp
Medical Condition Identification bracelets, tags and other jewelry are especially important for children and teens who have conditions that may create a crisis event with communication difficulties, including diabetes or seizures, and those have speech impairments and/or developmental disabilities.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66973.asp

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Pamela Wilson, Special Needs Children Editor
http://specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com

Community Emergency Response Team Training
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Patient Advocacy for Children in Hospitals
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Spanish
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French
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