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Reading disabilities: Overview

A reading disability is a specific type of learning disability. Learn about the symptoms of a reading disability, diagnosis and treatment.

Learning disabilities: Overview

A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.

Writing disabilities: Overview

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.

Math disabilities: Overview

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.

Behavioural and learning issues

Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

Special education

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.

When to worry about reading problems

There are several signs you can look for to determine if your child is having trouble with reading. While all children develop at their own pace, if you suspect your child has a problem, the earlier it is resolved the better the outcome will be for their future learning.

Reading problems: When to worry

Learn about some signs that indicate your child may need extra help with reading.

Getting ready for university or college

Overview of learning and education in the premature baby

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.

Moving on: Higher education

Outcomes for premature babies

Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

Reading: How to help early and struggling readers

Learn about the everyday activities you can do with your child to develop their reading skills.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

​September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

Cognitive development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Menstruation and developmental disability

Suggestions for parents and caregivers of a young person with a developmental disability who has just started or is about to start menstruating. Menstrual suppression of periods is also discussed.

Reading and writing resources

There are many resources available to help your child learn to read, including books, workbooks, games and computer programs.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Learn more about strategies to support your child’s specific needs.

Neuropsychological assessments for children with brain tumours

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

What to do when your teen is not learning new health-care skills

Learn some of the reasons why teens may stop doing self-care tasks and what you can do to help them. Also learn about some of the issues that teens with special needs have and how to help them learn new tasks.

Moving on: Higher education

Learn what to expect when attending college or university, and what accommodations and supports are available to you when pursuing higher education.

Developmental paediatricians

Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

​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.