Support by Age and Life Stage

This section supports younger children and their families with simple, gentle explanations and child-friendly strategies. It focuses on reassurance, safety, and helping parents talk about FND in ways kids can understand.

Explore resources designed for early childhood

Older children may have more questions and stronger feelings about what is happening in their bodies. This section offers age-appropriate education, coping ideas, and support tools for school and home.

See tools and guidance for school-age children.

Adolescence can be especially challenging with FND. Here, teens and families will find information about symptoms, school accommodations, identity, friendships, and self-advocacy, presented in a supportive, non-judgmental way.

Learn how FND can be navigated during the teen years.

This stage often involves independence, work, study, and big life transitions. This section covers practical guidance for managing FND while building a future, including navigating post-secondary settings, employment, and healthcare transitions.

Find resources that support independence and planning.

Caregivers often carry worry, decision-making responsibilities, and emotional strain. This area provides practical tools, encouragement, and ways to care for yourself while supporting someone you love.

Visit the caregiver hub for focused support.

Adults may balance family, work, finances, and health changes all at once. This section focuses on everyday living with FND, communication with providers, pacing strategies, relationships, and long-term well-being.

Explore guidance for adults navigating FND.

For older adults, FND may intersect with aging, mobility, and medical complexity. This section emphasizes safety, quality of life, independence where possible, and meaningful connection with family and care teams.

See information tailored to older adults and caregivers.