September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Learn about DSM-5, the new criteria for diagnosing autism that were introduced in 2013.
Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a 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.
Information on how counselling can help when a child has autism spectrum disorder. Includes options available for counselling.
Provides information about the various social and recreational resources that are available for children with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder.
General information about autism spectrum disorder, its possible causes, and how it is diagnosed. Also discusses related conditions such as pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger's syndrome.
Provides resources that parents can access to help their child with autism who has behavioural problems.
Describes what to expect after a child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Provides information about resources you can access to address sensory motor issues in your child who has autism.
Provides information about the resources available for family support and respite when a child in the family has autism spectrum disorder.
Information about where to obtain financial assistance if you have a child with autism spectrum disorder.
Information about the characteristics and causes of autism, how it is diagnosed and the treatments involved.
Information about what parents may want to tell other people about their child's autism.
Information about the components of a good treatment program for autism spectrum disorder.
Provides information about the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, including effects on the five senses, social interactions, and emotional reactions.
Provides a list and description of the various agencies that provide multiple services to children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Share this resource with your teen to help them learn about the risks of substance use and what it means to have a substance use disorder.
Provides information about the various services that are available in schools for children with autism spectrum disorder. Also provides information about other programs that can be used to help pre-school and school-age children.
Learn about the different types of bipolar disorder and how they differ from everyday mood swings.
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.
Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.
There are many resources to provide support to children with ASD and their families. This page contains a list of community and online resources for ASD.
