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Intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP)

Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.

Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

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Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.

Rehabilitation

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There are many reasons your child might need rehabilitation therapy. Learn how occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help your child.

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Speech-language pathology services during hospital admission(s)

Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.

The cancer care team: Occupational therapist

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An occupational therapist can help you with everyday tasks. Find out why you might need occupational therapy as part of your recovery.

Somatization: Common treatments

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Treatment for somatic symptoms is most effective when it is provided by a group of health-care professionals who work together. Discover the essential medical, mental health and rehabilitation supports that, together, can provide your child with the comprehensive care that they need.

Speech and language therapy for mutism after brain tumour surgery

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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.

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Speech and language: How to help with articulation

Learn about articulation milestones in children and when to consider a speech assessment with a speech-language pathologist for articulation difficulties.

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The role of a speech-language pathologist

A speech-language pathologist supports various aspects of communication, as well as safe swallowing and feeding skills. Learn more about the role of speech-language pathologists.

Resective epilepsy surgery

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Resective epilepsy surgery is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.

Epilepsy surgery: Hemispherectomy

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Read about the complications, risks, and potential benefits of a hemispherectomy. Hemispherectomy is often used for intractable seizures.

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Speech and language: Understanding developmental stuttering

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Learn about developmental stuttering, including signs, causes, treatment options and how to support your child or teen.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

Complications from brain tumour surgery

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An in-depth discussion of the potential complications that may arise in children who have recently undergone brain tumour surgery.

Brain tumours

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Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.

Speech and language development from ages 0 to 3

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Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop by age 3 and what you can do to support speech and language development.

What to do while you wait for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessment for your child

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Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child.

The cancer care team: Speech-language pathologist

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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.

Corpus callosotomy

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Read about corpus callosotomy, a six-hour surgical procedure to lessen 'drop attacks'. What to expect before and after surgery, including potential risks.

Spinal muscular atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and muscle atrophy (shrinking), and can affect a child’s ability to speak, walk, and breathe.

Flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation

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If your child is unable to bend one of their fingers or their thumb in a way that is normally expected, then they may have a flexor tendon injury. Your child will have surgery to repair the tendon followed by therapy to make sure they have the best possible result.

Pharyngeal flap pharyngoplasty

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Your child has been recommended to have an operation to help correct nasal-sounding speech (hypernasality). The operation is called a pharyngeal flap pharyngoplasty.

Furlow palatoplasty

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Your child has been recommended to have an operation to help correct nasal-sounding speech (hypernasality). The operation is called a Furlow palatoplasty.

Physical and sensory effects after brain tumour treatment

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Important information on the physical and sensory effects that your child may experience following brain tumour treatment.

Leukemia treatment and learning and memory

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Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.