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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.

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.

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.

Moving on: Higher education

Getting ready for university or college

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.

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.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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

Reading disabilities: Overview

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

Talking to your school about your sickle cell disease

Find out why it is important to talk to your school about your sickle cell disease and learn about the accommodations that may be available at your middle or high school, college or university.

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.

When brain tumours and treatment affect learning

Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

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

Hemophilia: School and lifestyle

Teens living with hemophilia learn tips when away at school, including how to stay healthy, get better sleep and manage money.

School & career planning for children with heart disease

Read about preparing a teenager with congenital heart disease for high school. Guidance counselors and managing work, time and treatment are discussed.

Neuropsychological assessments for children with brain tumours

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

Self-efficacy in children

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

Behavioural disorders: Overview

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

Foot and ankle: Idiopathic toe walking

Learn stretches and strengthening exercises and about proper shoes to help your child if they walk on their toes beyond three years of age.

Accessibility and support in higher education

Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed in higher education.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview

Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.

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.