Play is important to children’s natural development. In fact, it also serves as a form of communication that can help children express their emotions and develop social relationships in a more creative and pleasant way. Engaging your child in therapeutic play can help them communicate in a safe, relaxed environment.
The FACTOR FRIEND Therapeutic Play Kit was developed with the help of child life specialists to:
We encourage you to contact your Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) to request a FACTOR FRIEND Therapeutic Play Kit for your child.
Your child can officially welcome their FACTOR FRIEND home by adopting and naming him or her. This downloadable adoption form also features an oath, helping your child promise to take care of their FACTOR FRIEND.
If your child finished filling out the log sheets included in their Therapeutic Play Kit, simply download additional infusion logs so they can continue to track how their FACTOR FRIEND’s infusions went and the feelings they associated with them.
While your Therapeutic Play Kit includes information, tips, and techniques for parents and caregivers, the links below contain information you can download to further assist you in engaging your child in therapeutic play!
Download this form to see some examples of questions you can ask your child to help engage them and better understand how they’re feeling during therapeutic play.
These professionals are trained in supporting children with medical conditions. Learn more about what child life specialists do and how to find one for your child.
Download these "FACTOR FRIEND Explains..." comics to help your child gain a better understanding of hemophilia, factor replacement therapy, half-life, inhibitors, and more.
FACTOR FRIEND explains that he has hemophilia A, what it is, and what he does to reduce and prevent bleeds.
FACTOR FRIEND explains what causes hemophilia B and how he manages this type of hemophilia.
FACTOR FRIEND explains what inhibitors are and what having hemophilia with inhibitors means.
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Takeda has been closely monitoring the news surrounding COVID-19. Our highest priority is the health and safety of our community during this uncertain time.
We are taking steps to help ensure the community’s safety including postponing upcoming educational events such as our HELLO TALK® programs. We appreciate your understanding and we will be regularly updating our events on our website.
A global pandemic such as COVID-19 can cause alarm but we urge you to consult with your healthcare provider to discuss questions regarding your condition and COVID-19. In addition, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website includes information on things like COVID-19 symptoms, how to protect yourself and others from the virus, and who may be at higher risk for complications due to the virus. The National Hemophilia Foundation and the Hemophilia Federation of America are also helpful resources for patients with bleeding disorders and caregivers.
For those of you who are currently on Takeda treatments, based on current assessments of our global supply chain, we do not anticipate any potential supply disruption in the near-term due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Longer-term, it is not yet possible to predict precisely what the impact may be on individual products. We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and take all necessary actions in an effort to ensure supply continuity for the people we serve. Rest assured, we will keep patient advocacy organizations and health care providers informed of any material changes in status.
If you have been prescribed a Takeda therapy and have questions, you can call our Hematology Support Center at 888-229-8379 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
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