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Identifying Accommodations for Your Child With JA 

Identify JA symptoms that may cause problems at school and learn solutions to minimize their impact. 

Juvenile arthritis affects each child differently and symptoms may come and go throughout the day. This chart summarizes some common difficulties your child may experience and provides possible solutions based on his or her individual needs. From locker issues to lunch time troubles, get advice that may help your child's school day run more smoothly.  

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