This minimises emotional stress. The right to support for the family from informed social service personnel. Support should be offered just as in any long-term illness or disability. ME is often regarded quite differently. Information and assistance should be given to obtain what benefits are available for the family.
Many benefits go unclaimed for lack of knowledge.
The right to information about ME in order to learn how to live with it and minimise relapse. Information on ME should be readily available, matched to the age and understanding of the child. Educational publishers should produce material for schools to educate children and teachers about ME, which is a disease few will avoid encountering in the future. The right to learn schoolwork in a way that achieves the best possible education results. In the early stages of ME when the child is very sick, no education is possible.