An overview of the many different health-care professionals that are involved in the care of a child with a brain tumour.
Find out the causes and symptoms of Rasmussen syndrome and how this form of epilepsy is treated.
Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.
Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.
Learn about the roles of different members of your child's health-care team, including their oncologists and nurses.
An in-depth overview of the brain and how it works. Read further to find out the different parts of the brain and what they do, how the brain is organized, and what the brain is made of.
Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.
Brain tumours can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for brain tumours in teenagers.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.
Learn about somatization, the connection between the mind and body and how to get help if somatization becomes a problem.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Learn how the complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) are treated.
A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Read about various anti-epileptic drug therapies available for your child.
In-depth information concerning the nature of neuropsychological assessments and whether your child should undergo one.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
Extensive tips, issues and a detailed description of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Learn how children and adolescents express stress through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Find some strategies on how you can help your child.
