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      ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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      Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.

      Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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      Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.

      Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview

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

      ADHD: Treatment with medications

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      Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.

      ADHD: How to help your child at home

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      Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.

      ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

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

      Epilepsy and learning

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      Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

      Staying connected before, during and after a school absence

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      Missing school because of an illness is not easy for children or their parents. Without daily contact with classmates and teachers, it can be hard for a child to keep in touch and feel connected with school.

      Coping with Pain

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      Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Mental health

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      Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.

      Mathematics: When to worry

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      Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.

      Acute myeloid leukemia: An overview

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      Learn about how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.

      Book Stretch

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      ​In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      When to worry about mathematics

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      Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.

      Pill Swallowing

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      Therapeutic clown A. Leboo has a hard time swallowing pills. Child Life Specialists help A. Leboo learn how to swallow pills by practicing with different sizes of candy.
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Reasons to be Silly

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      Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel give us reasons why it's good for us to be silly. What is your favourite silly thing to do?
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Washing Your Hands with Paint

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      Therapeutic clown A. Leboo shows us why it is important to wash our hands properly. By covering his hands with paint, you will see all of the places that didn't get washed properly - yikes!
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Epilepsy and behaviour

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      Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.

      5 4 3 2 1 Grounding

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      Take a break with Emily as she does this kid-friendly 5 4 3 2 1 grounding exercise. Brain breaks are activities that help us calm our brains and relax our bodies! Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Mindfulness with Katie and A. Leboo

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      Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Making Mistakes

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      Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel explain that everyone makes mistakes. If you make a mistake it can be helpful to tell someone about it so they can help you fix it.
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Self-harm in children and teens: Overview

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      A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.

      Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

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      A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

      Visual-motor skills: How to foster in children

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

      Coping with Worries

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      Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel show us different ways to manage our worries. How do you like to manage your worries?
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

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