Medikidz: Comic book characters help explain disabilities and diseases to children
I just met the Medikidzâ€”five young superhero comic book characters that live on planet Mediland, which just happens to be shaped like the human body! This reminds me of the 1966 movie â€śFantastic Voyageâ€ť, where scientists are miniaturized and travel through the bloodstream of a diplomat injured on a secret mission to try to save his life. Anyway, using the premise of your body as a place to live and these characters as experts in various body systems and their functions, Medikidz help young people learn about medical conditions in a kid-friendly way.
Each book is titled â€śWHATâ€™S UP WITHâ€¦..â€ť and focuses on a child who has whatever condition or disease is being featured in that book. In â€śWhatâ€™s up with Astra? Medikidz Explain ADHDâ€ť, the Medikidz come to the rescue of Astra, takes her by space ship to Mediland, give her a tour and explain what Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is, how it affects the brain and behavior and how medication can help. The information in this particular book was accurate, up-to-date and used correct medical terminology, explained in understandable language and in a format that kids can relate to.
My understanding is that each of the books in the Medikidz series follows a similar pattern. Kid has problem, kid needs help, Medikidz come to earth, take kid to Mediland, teach kid about his/her medical condition and then return kid to earth with new understanding and insight. The books, written by a team of doctors and reviewed by specialists in each respective area, are published in Great Britain. Topics include Asthma, Autism, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Scoliosis, various types of cancer and other medical conditions. A portion of proceeds from the sales of the comic books is donated to an international charity focused on medical education.
Unfortunately, children are diagnosed every day with medical conditions that are not only difficult to understand, but even more difficult to explain. Medikidz provides an avenue for communicating with kids, explaining medical conditions and their symptoms, exploring common treatments and medical procedures, and answering the questions most commonly asked. Medikidz meets a definite need in the area of medical education for children.
For more information about Medikidz or to buy books, go to www.medikidz.com.
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