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      Atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair

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      Read about the procedure to close an atrial or ventricular septal defect with open-heart surgery.

      Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

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      Learn about ventricular septal defects (VSD), an opening in the wall between the ventricles of the heart.

      Interrupted aortic arch

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      Learn about interrupted aortic arch in children. This is a defect of the aorta not developing properly, and causes congestive heart failure.

      What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

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      Learn about autism spectrum disorder, including the characteristics and causes of autism.


      Atrial septal defect (ASD)

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      Learn about the types of atrial septal defects (ASD), how they are diagnosed, treated, and what the long-term outcomes for children with ASD.

      Post-diagnosis support for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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      What to expect after a child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

      Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD)

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      Learn about total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD), a condition involving improper drainage through the blood vessels. TAPVD can be fatal.

      Autism spectrum disorder

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      Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a specific set of behavioural and developmental problems. Learn how ASD is diagnosed, what kind of program may work for your child and what resources are available.

      What to do while you wait for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessment for your child

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      Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child. 

      Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Diagnostic criteria

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      Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

      Speech and language stimulation activities after cleft palate repair

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      Parents and caregivers play an important role in supporting their child’s speech and language development. Learn how to help your child develop their speech and language after their cleft palate repair.

      Social and recreational services for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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      Provides information about the various social and recreational resources that are available for children with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder.


      Speech and language development before cleft palate repair surgery

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      Parents and caregivers play an important role in supporting their baby’s speech and language development. Learn how to help your baby develop their speech and language before their cleft palate repair.

      Ebstein's anomaly

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      Learn about Ebstein's anomaly in children. This condition can result in heart failure or cyanosis, but it can also resolve itself without treatment.

      Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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      Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

      Ventricular septal defect (VSD): Closure in the heart catheterization lab

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      A ventricular septal defect is a hole in the membrane that separates the two ventricles of the heart. Read how heart catheterization fixes this defect.

      Hernia repair: Care for your child after the operation

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      Learn about surgery to repair a hernia and how to care for your child after the operation.

      Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)

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      Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.

      Esophageal atresia or tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repair: How to help your child with eating

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      Find out how to help your child with swallowing food after EA/TEF repair.

      Atrial septal defect: Closure in the heart catheterization lab

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      An atrial septal defect is an opening in the membrane between two chambers of the heart. Learn about heart catheterization to fix atrial septal defects.

      Flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation

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      If your child is unable to bend one of their fingers or their thumb in a way that is normally expected, then they may have a flexor tendon injury. Your child will have surgery to repair the tendon followed by therapy to make sure they have the best possible result.

      Pulmonary hypertension

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      Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children.

      Cleft palate repair

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      Your child will need an operation to repair their cleft palate. This page tells you about the operation and what you need to know before, during and after the operation.

      Spina bifida: Treatment and caring for your child after surgical repair

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      Learn how your baby's spina bifida is repaired with surgery either before or after they are born. Also learn what happens after surgery and how to take care of your baby at home.

      Pulmonary artery banding

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      Pulmonary artery banding is done to reduce blood flow to the lungs.

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