The following pages address issues of importance to young children with spina bifida. Challenges your child may face include his movement, bathroom routines, need for exercises and physical activity, diet and scars. Completing these pages will help her recognize aspects of her own life with spina bifida.

As, or after, your child completes an activity page you can use related material in the tips pages. This affords a natural opportunity to initiate discussion about what could be a sensitive issue to your child. Combined use of the tips and activity pages will help you and your child better understand spina bifida and explore new possibilities for his life.