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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.

Employment and career options

Transitioning through health care as a teenager: Timeline

Recommendations for navigating your way through the health-care system as a teenager and gaining independence in managing your own health care.

Moving on: Working when you have had cancer

Read about some points to consider as a cancer survivor entering the workforce, including what you should tell your employer and where to look for career advice.

Moving on: Working when you have a health condition

Learn about some of the points to consider when entering the workforce as a teen with a health condition.

Learning disabilities: Overview

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

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.

Helping your child transition through health care: Teens

Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system as a teenager and gain independence in managing their own health care.

Hemophilia and school

Teens living with hemophilia can learn helpful tips on post-secondary school, including how to budget.

Intestinal failure: Transitions during adolescence

Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.

Moving on: Higher education

Blood and marrow transplant (BMT) resources and links

Parents can find helpful resources on blood and marrow transplants.

Transitioning to adult care for teenagers with heart conditions

Learn about the transition to adult health care for teenagers with heart conditions.

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.

Looking ahead for leukemia survivors

Learn what to expect after your child with leukemia goes into remission.

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.

Taking part in decisions when you have cancer

When you're diagnosed with cancer, it may feel like your parents, caregivers and health-care team are making all of the decisions for you. Read about how you can be more involved in decisions that affect you and your health.

Helping your teen take control

This page describes how to help your teen take control of the health care. Help them handle stress and make sure to have effective communication skills.

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 for children with heart disease

Learn about helping those with congenital heart disease have a healthy body image. Read about issues that may arise, such as embarrassment over scars.

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.

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.

How the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub is organized

Learn about the different sections and topics in the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub and what to expect from each one.