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Phonological problems: Resources

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There are books, games and computer programs available to parents to help their child with phonological awareness.

Phonological problems: How to help your child

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There are specific games and exercises that parents can do to help increase phonological awareness in their child.

Phonological awareness: When to worry

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When a child has problems with phonological awareness, they will have trouble with early reading skills. Learn about some signs to watch for.

Phonological awareness

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Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize that words are made up of individual sounds. Phonological awareness goes through developmental stages like other language-related skills.

Reading disabilities: Overview

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

Learning disabilities: Overview

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A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.

Skin problems and cancer treatment

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Cancer treatment can cause skin problems such as dryness and redness. Read about some tips to help you manage skin changes during treatment.

Breathing problems in newborns

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Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.

Reading problems: When to worry

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Learn about some signs that indicate your child may need extra help with reading.

Sleep problems and cancer

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During cancer treatment, your sleep might be affected by noise when staying in the hospital, or because you are stressed or in pain. Learn about what happens when you don't get enough sleep and how to manage sleep problems.

Urology

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Discover information about different bladder and genital conditions including bladder and bladder control problems, and conditions that affect the penis, like hypospadias.

Behavioural and learning issues

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Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

Overview of learning and education in the premature baby

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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.

Dyslexia

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Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Learn more about strategies to support your child’s specific needs.

Nasogastric (NG) tube feeding: Common problems

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Learn how to treat common problems with your child's nasogastric (NG) tube feeding.

Sickle cell disease: The value of learning problem-solving skills

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Facing challenges related to sickle cell disease in addition to managing everyday problems can feel overwhelming. Find out how learning problem-solving skills can help you feel more in control.

Social workers can help you cope with illness

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Social workers are trained mental health professionals who can help you and your family cope with illness. Learn more about social workers.

Biofeedback to help your child's bladder control problems

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Biofeedback is a system that helps children identify and control certain muscles while urinating. Read about biofeedback for bladder control problems.

Growth problems in children

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An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of growth problems in children.

Hemophilia and drugs

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Teens living with hemophilia can learn why taking drugs create problems rather than solve them.

Special education

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Special education is the public educational system’s approach to helping all kinds of exceptional students reach their potential and get a useful education. Exceptionality, with respect to needs, can be identified in a number of domains, including problems with the senses, emotional problems or behavioural problems, autistic spectrum disorders, global developmental delay or intellectual disability, specific learning disabilities and giftedness.

Complications of JIA

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Complications of JIA include flares, growth problems, joint contractures, muscle weakness, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and eye problems. Learn more about these complications and how they can be managed.

Behaviour changes and congenital heart disease

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If your child has a heart condition, you may notice changes in their behaviour or that they display behavioural problems from time to time.

Other late effects of diabetes

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Learn about other complications that can occur as a result of diabetes including neuropathy, foot problems, heart disease and stroke.

Rehabilitation

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There are many reasons your child might need rehabilitation therapy. Learn how occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help your child.