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Learning disabilities: Overview

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

Self-efficacy in children

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

Self-efficacy: How to foster in children

These practical tips for parents help foster self-efficacy, so a child learns to persist when facing a setback.

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.

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.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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

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.

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.

ADHD: Treatment with medications

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

Suicide and self-harm

Read about suicide and self-harm, including why these thoughts may occur, the signs and symptoms and how to find help.

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.

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: 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 disorders: Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.

Psychological therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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.

Behavioural disorders: Signs and symptoms

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

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.

Substance use disorder: Signs and symptoms

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

Epilepsy and learning

Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

What does the future hold for a child with epilepsy

The prognosis of an illness is a forecast of how it will develop and the outcome after treatment. Read about the factors that affect the prognosis of a child with epilepsy.

Behavioural disorders: How to help your child at home

Learn how to manage your child's difficult behaviour.

Reading disabilities: Overview

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