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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.

Reading disabilities: Overview

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Getting ready for university or college

Moving on: Higher education

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

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

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) disease is a genetic disorder that causes muscle stiffness, that over time causes the muscles to become weaker and smaller.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Treatment options

Learn how ARFID can be treated in hospital and at home.

Epilepsy and learning

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

Talking to teachers about your transplant

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.

Sickle cell disease and setting goals

A goal is something that is important to you and that you want to accomplish. You can set a goal for any part of your life, such as your general health, your activity, your social life, your sleep and so on.

Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.

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.

What to do while you wait for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessment for your child

Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child. 

Moving on: Higher education

Learn about things to consider if you are planning to attend higher education including how to decide on the right type of education for you and expectations of higher education.

What to do when your teen is not learning new health-care skills

Learn some of the reasons why teens may stop doing self-care tasks and what you can do to help them. Also learn about some of the issues that teens with special needs have and how to help them learn new tasks.

When to worry about reading problems

There are several signs you can look for to determine if your child is having trouble with reading. While all children develop at their own pace, if you suspect your child has a problem, the earlier it is resolved the better the outcome will be for their future learning.

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.