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      Physical development in school-age children

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      During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

      Physical activity and sport post kidney transplant

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      Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a kidney transplant.

      Physical activity and intestinal failure

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      Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have intestinal failure.

      Baby's first year

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      Your baby will go through many changes in their first year of life. Find out how their nutrition needs change and how you can support their physical development, communication and transition to other caregivers.

      Physical activity and sport post lung transplant

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      Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.

      Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

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      Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.

      Physical activity and sport post liver transplant

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      Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a liver transplant.

      Congenital heart disease: Looking ahead

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      In this section of the site, you will learn about the issues children born with congenital heart condition may face at different ages.

      Growth and stature of children with heart disease

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      Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

      Turner syndrome

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      An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome. 

      Follow-up visits after brain tumour treatment

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      Learn what happens at follow-up clinic visits after brain tumour treatment for your child has ended.

      Getting through the teen years and cancer

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      Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.

      Social and emotional development in a baby’s first year

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      Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life. 

      Setting the stage for a healthy future

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      Discover how to help keep your child healthy and keep their diabetes under control now and in the future.

      Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise

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      Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve lung function.

      Hypopituitarism in children

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      Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.

      Anxiety: Signs and symptoms

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      Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.

      Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD)

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      Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.

      How epilepsy is diagnosed

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      Learn about the methods of diagnosis, an important stage in understanding the cause of your child's seizures.

      Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

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      Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

      Gonadotropin (FSH, LH) deficiency

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      Gonadotropin deficiency can affect pubertal development in children. Learn more about gonadotropin deficiency, how it is diagnosed and treated.

      Anorexia nervosa

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      Learn about the common behavioural and physical signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa with this interactive click through.

      Sensory development and suggestions for babies: The first 18 months

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      Read about the sensory systems, sensory development in the first 18 months of a baby’s life and how your baby may be influenced by sensation. Suggestions such as gentle rocking, skin to skin contact, swinging and movement input are provided.

      Skeletal dysplasia: An overview

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      Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.

      Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) deficiency

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      Thyroid stimulating hormone deficiency is a type of hypopituitarism. Learn how it affects the body, as well as how it is diagnosed and treated.

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