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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.

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: How to help your child at home

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

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.

Reading disabilities: Overview

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

Caring for your child at home after brain tumour surgery

In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.

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.

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.

Going home after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

Effective management of diabetes care at home

Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

Home hemodialysis for a child

Learn what is involved in performing home hemodialysis and how it can benefit your child.

Behavioural disorders: Overview

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

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.

Spinal surgery: Caring for yourself at home

Use the information provided in this brochure to properly care for yourself at home after spinal surgery.

Epilepsy and college or university

Read about options for a teen attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.

Factors to consider when leaving home

Discover some of the factors you might consider before deciding to leave home.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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

Getting ready for university or college

Scoliosis: At home

This page is an introduction to the At Home section of the scoliosis resource centre. It touches on building back your teen's food intake after scoliosis surgery, going back to school, and getting back to normal.

Virtual care: How to accurately measure your child’s height and weight at home

Be prepared for a virtual care visit by learning how to accurately measure your child’s height and weight using supplies you have at home.

Supporting your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder through the COVID-19 crisis

Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.