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Learning

Learn about academic milestones, bullying and how different types of health conditions and learning disabilities may affect your child at school.

Learning disabilities

A child with a learning disability has significant challenges with reading, writing and/or math. These learning problems can affect how they perform in school. Learn more about learning disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Mathematics milestones

Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.

Math disabilities: Overview

A math disability is when a child has significant challenges with math. Learn about math disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.

Writing milestones

Learn about the development of writing skills at different stages.

Social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool-age children

As a toddler, and during pre-school age, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Epilepsy at school

School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

Reading milestones

Mark Family Literacy Day by learning the reading and writing tasks a child can normally complete at different ages and stages.

Reading disabilities: Overview

A reading disability is a specific type of learning disability. Learn about the symptoms of a reading disability, diagnosis and treatment.

Epilepsy and learning

Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

Physical development in school-age children

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.

Overview of learning and education in the premature baby

Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.

Writing disabilities: Overview

A writing disability is when a child has significant challenges with writing. Learn about writing disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Social and emotional development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

School Age Child

Starting school is a landmark in a young child's life. Learn about the typical physical, emotional and communication milestones for school-age children and how to handle issues such as bullying, bladder control and sleep problems.

Self-efficacy in children

Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

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

Neuropsychological assessments for children with brain tumours

In-depth information concerning the nature of neuropsychological assessments and whether your child should undergo one.

Cognitive development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Living with sickle cell disease

Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) can participate in physical activity as long as they have more frequent rest periods and increased hydration. Academically, most children with SCD will perform as well as their peers.

Motor development: The next six months

Learn about motor development in the second half of a baby's first year of life. Milestones such as sitting up, standing, and walking are discussed.

Brachial plexus palsy: Skills for daily living

Children with one arm weakness need to learn ways to adapt so that they can accomplish everyday tasks. Find tips and strategies for daily activities.

Epilepsy and physical health

Read about physical health difficulties that may arise for an epileptic child, and how to help. Physical health concerns can be discussed with a treatment team.

Failure to thrive in children with congenital heart conditions

Learn about failure to thrive and how your child's health-care team manages it.