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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.

Learning disabilities: Overview

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

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.

Scoliosis and emotional issues

Having scoliosis can be emotionally upsetting for young children and teenagers. Find out about some common issues they face, such as negative self-image and increased stress.

Behavioural disorders: Overview

Discover the causes of behavioural disorders and when to seek help about a child's behaviour.

Behavioural disorders: Signs and symptoms

Learn about the main symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.

Psychological therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Behavioural disorders: How to help your child at home

Learn how to manage your child's difficult behaviour.

Epilepsy and behaviour

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.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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

ADHD: Treatment with medications

Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.

Substance use disorder: Signs and symptoms

​Discover the most common emotional, physical and behavioural signs and symptoms of problematic substance use.

Behavioural disorders: Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.

Brain disorders and mental health: Common treatments

Discover the range of treatments and support your child if they face mental health challenges because of a neurological condition.

Social & emotional effects for children with heart disease

Learn about the social and emotional effects that congenital heart disease might have on a child.

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.

Psychological treatments for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

JIA can be difficult both physically and emotionally. Find out about some emotions that may be caused by JIA, when to seek counseling or psychological help, and what types of psychological therapies are available for children and teens.

ADHD: How to help your child at home

Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.

Behavioural strategies for pain management

Learn about behavioural strategies such as biofeedback and CBT. These strategies can be used for effective pain management for children.

Suicide risk in children and teens: Signs and symptoms

​Learn about the range of signs that a child might be at risk of attempting suicide.

Emotional Well-being Tool Kit

A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario.

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.

Emotional Well-being Tool Kit: Ages 18+

A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario who are 18 years of age or older.

Leukemia and behavioural changes

Learn how to recognize and deal with behaviour changes in your child with leukemia.