A reading disability is a specific type of learning disability. Learn about the symptoms of a reading disability, diagnosis and treatment.
Find in-depth information on the speech and language problems that can occur as a result of brain tumour treatment, and the ways that speech and language therapy can help.
Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
Learn about articulation milestones in children and when to consider a speech assessment with a speech-language pathologist for articulation difficulties.
22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.
Learn about the everyday activities you can do with your child to develop their reading skills.
Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop between the ages of 3 and 5 years, when to be concerned and what you can do to support communication development.
A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.
Learn about genetics and how genetics contribute to health and disease.
Learn about developmental stuttering, including signs, causes, treatment options and how to support your child or teen.
Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.
Learn about the emerging field of nutrigenomics, which links nutrients in foods with a person's genetic make-up to produce the healthiest diet possible.
Important information on the physical and sensory effects that your child may experience following brain tumour treatment.
Depending on your cancer treatment, you may need to see a speech-language pathologist. Find out what a speech-language pathologist does and why you may need one on your health-care team.
Learn about HLAs, a group of genes tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
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.
Information for parents and children with the inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis.
Learn about VKORC1, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Pharmacogenetics is an example of precision medicine that uses a person’s genetic make-up to predict medication response.
Find out the causes and symptoms of Rasmussen syndrome and how this form of epilepsy is treated.
Learn about some signs that indicate your child may need extra help with reading.
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Learn more about strategies to support your child’s specific needs.
In-depth information concerning the nature of neuropsychological assessments and whether your child should undergo one.
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
