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Epilepsy: Assessing your child's learning needs

Read about why your child with epilepsy may require a psychoeducational assessment, who will perform it, and what it may consist of.

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.

Neuropsychological assessments for children with brain tumours

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In-depth information concerning the nature of neuropsychological assessments and whether your child should undergo one.

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.

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.

Cleft lip and palate: Genetic assessment

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Understanding your child's cleft lip and/or palate through genetic assessments.

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.

Talking to your school about your sickle cell disease

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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.

What to expect at a genetics appointment

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Discover why you or your child may have been referred for a genetics appointment and what to expect when you see a geneticist and/or a genetic counsellor.

Brain disorders and mental health: Assessing your child for neuropsychological difficulties

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Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.

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.

Advocating for your child at school

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A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.

Self-efficacy in children

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

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.

Genetics of epilepsy

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Find out how genetics play a part in many types of epilepsy.

Anorexia nervosa: Overview

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Find out how anorexia nervosa can occur and who is most likely to be affected by it.

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.

What is genetics?

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Learn about genetics and how genetics contribute to health and disease.

Returning to school after a blood and marrow transplant

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Learn how to help your child transition back to school, after a blood and marrow transplant.

Genetics

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Genetics can play an important role in your family's health. Learn more about genetics; genetic counselling, screening, and diagnosis; different genetic conditions; and how genetics relate to understanding and managing overall health.

Sensory development and suggestions for babies: The first 18 months

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Read about the sensory systems, sensory development in the first 18 months of a baby’s life and how your baby may be influenced by sensation. Suggestions such as gentle rocking, skin to skin contact, swinging and movement input are provided.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Treating health complications

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Learn how the complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) are treated.

Body image

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Learn more about body image and how having a positive body image can improve your overall health.

Sensory development and activities for children older than 2 years

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Read about the sensory systems and how your child may be influenced by sensation. Activities and games such as listening to music, hugging, gentle rocking, swinging and movement input are provided.

A teacher's guide to celiac disease

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Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet and how to best support a child living with celiac disease in order to create an inclusive and safe classroom.