The ME/CFS Society of NSW Inc.

Youth is no shield against ME/CFS, and the condition can create special problems for children and teenagers. It's rarely found in under-fives but young teenagers seem particularly vulnerable. According to American paediatrician Dr David Bell, in the 5 to 12-year age group, onset is often slow - but in adolescents, it can be acute and linked with a flu-like illness. Many of the clinical symptoms are the same as for adults, but in children and teenagers the central nervous system disturbances can result in poor school performance.

by Daniel Smith

Continuing your education with ME/CFS/FM can be a challenge in the fast paced world we live in. Thankfully, modern education providers are better equipped to accommodate disabled students than ever before. With alternative entry pathways and disability support staff at most tertiary institutions, there are now more avenues to educational success available to students with ME/CFS/FM and other chronic illnesses. Remember that continuing your education is like a choose‐your‐own‐adventure novel: there is no set path.