Appendectomy
Our appendectomy book and resources are intended to support a child in understanding the process of diagnosing appendicitis, and the steps taken to help someone feel better. This book can be used to prepare a child for their own experience, help them make sense of an experience they have already gone through, or help educate peers and others in their life about their appendectomy experience.
What is an Appendectomy? Children’s Book
Help a child you know understand an Appendectomy.
This book is for children and caregivers to learn together about an appendectomy. It serves as a simple, safe introduction to a complex experience. Whether you are a parent supporting your child, or a hospital provider caring for families going through an appendectomy journey, this book provides you with the interactive tools to navigate this conversation and support a child’s understand and preparation of the process.
Join us on a journey as we introduce the hospital environment to a child…
… and help them understand the process of finding a diagnosis.
Help a child understand what is happening inside the body when someone has appendicitis…
… and what a medical team does to help someone’s body feel better.
If you are a professional and would like to view a PDF version before purchasing, reach out to us at hello@childcorefamilysupport.com and we would be happy to share.
Additional Resources
For the tests, scans and procedures which may accompany an appendicitis diagnosis check out our ‘Mini Preps’ to learn how to prepare and support your child:
For the answers to the Word Search inside the book:
Quick Talking Tips for Explaining Topics Related to an Appendectomy:
