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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.

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.

Body image, self-esteem and cancer

Learn about how your teenager's body image and self-esteem can be affected by cancer and treatment and the resources available to help them cope with any issues.

Self-esteem

Learn about self-esteem and how to improve the way you feel about your value and self-worth.

Psychological therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Promoting self-esteem in children

Self-esteem is how we feel about our abilities and strengths, including our ability to overcome challenges.

Epilepsy and learning

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

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.

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.

Behavioural disorders: Overview

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

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: 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.

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.

Teenagers with diabetes

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

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.

Brain tumours and self-image

Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.

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.

Feeling good about yourself when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Self-efficacy in children

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

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.

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.

Behavioural disorders: Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.

Transplant: Impact on your child

Find out how an organ transplant can affect your child's development, school performance and self-esteem.