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Epilepsy and learning

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

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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

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.

Math disabilities: Overview

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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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.

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.

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)

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Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

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.

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.

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

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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.

Special education

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Special education is the public educational system’s approach to helping all kinds of exceptional students reach their potential and get a useful education. Exceptionality, with respect to needs, can be identified in a number of domains, including problems with the senses, emotional problems or behavioural problems, autistic spectrum disorders, global developmental delay or intellectual disability, specific learning disabilities and giftedness.

Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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

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.

Somatization: Signs and symptoms

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Somatization is the expression of distress through physical symptoms and results from the mind-body or brain-body connection. Find out how it affects your child's health.

Shape Breathing

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Emily shares a brain break that focuses on breathing. This type of breathing is called 'shape' breathing. For this activity, you will be making a star and rainbow shape with your body. Which shape was your favourite?

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Overview

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Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.

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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.

Management of type 1 diabetes

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In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.