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ITP & Me: Teen Book
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The ITP and Me: Teen Book is a free, practical, and supportive resource created especially for young people living with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) in Australia and New Zealand. Perfect for tweens, teens, and young adults, as well as their families, carers, and schools, the book explains ITP in clear, relatable language and answers the questions that often come up after diagnosis.
From understanding platelets and blood count to navigating hospital visits, treatments, and everyday life, the book covers the topics that matter most. Chapters explore issues like periods, friendships, family conversations, mental health, and even travelling with ITP. Importantly, the book includes real quotes and experiences from young people who have lived with ITP themselves, making it authentic and reassuring.
One young person shared:
“I had so many questions. What does it do to your body? Does it have a big impact? Is it so dangerous that we need to have bubble wrap around us all the time?”
Another reflected:
“It’s one of those conditions where it’s not the complete end of the world — you’re not dying — but it still really affects you, especially if you’re really active.”
These voices bring the book to life, helping readers feel less alone and more empowered to manage their condition.
Thanks to the generous support of The Courier Mail Children’s Fund, the book is provided free of charge. When ordering, we simply ask that you cover the cost of postage so we can continue to make it available to everyone who needs it.
We also extend our gratitude to the ITP Support Association in the UK for sharing this valuable resource with us, enabling young people across Australia and New Zealand to benefit from its guidance.
To learn more about the book and hear directly from those involved, listen to the Beyond the Count podcast episode here: https://itpaustralia.org.au/podcast
Whether you are a young person with ITP, a parent, a teacher, or a healthcare professional, the ITP and Me: Teen Book is an invaluable guide to understanding and living well with ITP.