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Epilepsy and college or university

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

Getting ready for university or college

Moving on: Higher education

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.

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.

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.

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.

Talking to teachers about your transplant

Learning disabilities: Overview

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

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

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.

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.

Celiac disease: Five things to do before starting a post-secondary program

Navigating celiac disease while attending post-secondary school can have its challenges. Find out what you can do to start a new school year with confidence.

Factors to consider when leaving home

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

Introduction: Goals of this session and getting started

The Taking Charge: Managing JIA Online Program is designed to help you learn strategies to better manage JIA. Find out what to expect from each session and discover the goals of the program.

Communicating with school during cancer treatment

Keeping in contact with your school and during cancer treatment is important. Find out how you can communicate with your school, what you should tell them and what to expect when returning to class.

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.

Managing your finances

Factors to consider when leaving home

Growing independence for children with heart disease

Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.

School and leukemia

Learn about education options for your child during their leukemia treatment and how to handle their transition back into school.

Returning to school after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how to help your child transition back to school, after a blood and marrow transplant.