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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.

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.

Learning disabilities: Overview

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

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.

Accessibility and support in higher education

Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed in higher education.

Moving on: Higher education

Epilepsy and college or university

Education is an important part of any child's life. Read about options for a child attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.

School services for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Provides information about the various services that are available in schools for children with autism spectrum disorder. Also provides information about other programs that can be used to help pre-school and school-age children.

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.

Sex education for children: Why parents should talk to their children about sex

Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.

Living with diabetes

An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.

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.

Learning & education: Before your child goes back to school

Essential information regarding issues that one should consider and take into account before sending a child with a heart condition back to school.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

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.

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.

Epilepsy at school

School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

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

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.

Brain tumour diagnosis and advocating for your child in school

Detailed information concerning how to advocate for your child as soon as she in back in school, and balancing treatment with education.

Mathematics resources

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

Advocating for your child at school

A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.