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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.

Learning disabilities: Overview

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

Mathematics resources

There are many mathematics books, games, computer programs and other resources available for parents to help their child learn math skills.

Mathematics: When to worry

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.

Mathematics: How to help your pre-school and school-aged child

Learn about the everyday activities, like playing games, you can do with your young child to help develop their math skills.

Mathematics milestones

Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.

When to worry about mathematics

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.

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.

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: 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 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.

Neuropsychological assessments for children with brain tumours

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

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

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

Cognitive side effects of radiation

For some people, radiation can affect memory and ability to think, learn and concentrate. These are known as cognitive side effects. Find out who gets cognitive side effects, how you will know if you have cognitive side effects and the effects of these changes.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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

Leukemia treatment and learning and memory

Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

​September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

Creativity: How to raise a creative thinker

Learn what creativity is, why it is important, and how you can help nurture creativity in your child at home.

Changing unhelpful thoughts

Sickle cell disease: How our thoughts influence our feelings

Find out how negative and positive thinking can affect how you feel and how you manage stress and pain.

Getting ready for university or college

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Learn more about strategies to support your child’s specific needs.