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Letters for your child's school

When you have a child with a complex health condition it is a good idea to write a letter to your child's school to give them the information they need.

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.

Advocating for your child at school

A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.

Reading: How to help early and struggling readers

Learn about the everyday activities you can do with your child to develop their reading skills.

Living with a chronic condition: Maintaining your child's everyday routines

Find out how to help your child live with their condition while maintaining their routine at home, at school and with friends. 

Epilepsy: Assessing your child's learning needs

Read about why your child with epilepsy may require a psychoeducational assessment, who will perform it, and what it may consist of.

Talking with your child's school

Having a child with a complex condition means sharing information at school. Learn how to prepare in advance when talking to your child's school.

Phonological awareness: When to worry

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

Talking to teachers about your transplant

Osteoporosis: Telling others about your child's needs

Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How it affects your child's life

Discover how OCD can impact a child's family, school life, and social life trajectory.

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.

The effect of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on a child's health

This page describes the common symptoms of arthritis in young people, and how they can affect regular activities. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and from day-to-day.

Visual-motor skills: How to foster in children

Read about ways to help a child improve their visual-motor skills.

Thanking your donor

How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.

How to prepare for surgery based on your child's age

How you prepare your child for surgery will depend on their age. Learn about different ways to prepare, from infants to teens. 

Understanding your child's epilepsy diagnosis

Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.

School and leukemia

Learn about education options for your child during their leukemia treatment and how to handle their transition back into school.

Returning to school after transplant surgery

Burns: Caring for your child's burn at home after discharge from the hospital

Learn how to help your child's burn injury heal when your child comes home from the hospital.

Dyslexia

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

Understanding your child's heart condition diagnosis

Learn about diagnosis of heart conditions in children. Patient histories, physical examinations, and the speed of the diagnosis itself are discussed.

Writing milestones

Learn about the development of writing skills at different stages.

Sickle cell disease: Making a plan for school

Learn about some of the accommodations that may be available to make school more comfortable for your teen with sickle cell disease. Also find tips for communicating your teen's needs to their teachers.