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Screen time: How to prevent digital eyestrain

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.

Temperature taking

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Learn how to correctly take your child's temperature when they have a fever, depending on their age, and which methods to avoid.

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.

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.

Financial support for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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Information about where to obtain financial assistance if you have a child with autism spectrum disorder.

Writing disabilities: Overview

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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.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

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Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Virtual care: How to accurately measure your child’s height and weight at home

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Be prepared for a virtual care visit by learning how to accurately measure your child’s height and weight using supplies you have at home.

Outcomes for premature babies

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Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

Acute pain: How to assess in older children

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Discover how to assess acute pain in an older child (age six to 12) at home and in medical settings.

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

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Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Family support and respite services for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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Provides information about the resources available for family support and respite when a child in the family has autism spectrum disorder.

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.

Transitioning to adult care: Resources

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A list of resources for transitioning to adult care.

Menstruation and developmental disability

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Suggestions for parents and caregivers of a young person with a developmental disability who has just started or is about to start menstruating. Menstrual suppression of periods is also discussed.

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of JIA in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of symptoms. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.

Learning disabilities

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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.

Medication coverage in Ontario

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Learn about the different kinds of medication coverage in Ontario.

Osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip

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An osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the bone is cut and realigned or reshaped. Learn why a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip may need an osteotomy and what to expect after surgery.

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.

What does the future hold for a child with epilepsy

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The prognosis of an illness is a forecast of how it will develop and the outcome after treatment. Read about the factors that affect the prognosis of a child with epilepsy.

Scoliosis: What to expect in adulthood

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Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.

Acute pain: How to assess in young children

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Find out how to assess acute pain in your young child (age two to five) at home and in medical settings.

Transitioning through health care as a teenager: Timeline

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Recommendations for navigating your way through the health-care system as a teenager and gaining independence in managing your own health care.