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Congenital heart defects: Information for teachers

A teacher's guide to congenital heart defects. Learn what you can do to help and what to expect if one of your students has a congenital heart defect.

School and children with heart disease

Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.

Self-efficacy in children

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

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview

Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

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

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving your consent to participate.

Hemophilia: School and lifestyle

Teens living with hemophilia learn tips when away at school, including how to stay healthy, get better sleep and manage money.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Talking to your parents/caregivers about cancer

Talking to your parents when you're a teenager can be difficult enough without having a cancer diagnosis. Find out some tips that can help you talk to your parents about cancer, ask for help and also ask for more space when you need it.

School and leukemia

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

Care-by-parent before a child is discharged from hospital

Learn how "care-by-parent" prepares you to care for a child with complex needs when they are discharged from hospital.

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving consent for your child to participate.

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)

Learn about facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) disease, a genetic condition that leads to progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle bulk mostly affecting the facial, shoulder and upper arm muscles.

Growing independence for children with heart disease

Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.

Talking to your school about your sickle cell disease

Find out why it is important to talk to your school about your sickle cell disease and learn about the accommodations that may be available at your middle or high school, college or university.

Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.

Sleep studies: Having a polysomnogram

Sleep studies assess what is disrupting your child's sleep. Find out how to prepare your child, what to bring and what to expect during a sleep study.

Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

Cancer research and your teenager

Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

Types of community health services

There are many different types of community health services that are available to help you and your child.

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.

Consent, capacity and medical decision-making for children

Learn about the roles of children, parents, caregivers and health-care providers in the shared medical decision-making process. As children mature, they develop the capacity to participate in more decisions about their own health.

Consent

Consent is the choice to allow or not allow something to happen, such as treatment. Find out more about consent, who gives it and how it is given.