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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.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Resources

A list of websites with in-depth information on neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) in children.

Outcomes for premature babies

Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

Personal stories

Here are the personal stories of four teens that have gone through scoliosis surgery. They share what they felt about surgery and how they coped.

Moving on: Higher education

JIA resources

Reading disabilities: Overview

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

Looking ahead for leukemia survivors

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

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.

Getting the most from your support systems

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.

Developmental paediatricians

Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.

Substance use and substance use disorder: Overview

Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.

Congenital heart disease: Looking ahead

In this section of the site, you will learn about the issues children born with congenital heart condition may face at different ages.

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.

Relationships and hemophilia

Relationship advice for teens living with hemophilia.

Accessibility and support when working

Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed at work.

Supporting your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder through the COVID-19 crisis

Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.

Heat-related illness: How to prevent

Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.

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.

Hemophilia and employment

Tips for teens living with hemophilia and looking for their first job.

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.

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.