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Reading problems: When to worry

Learn about some signs that indicate your child may need extra help with reading.

Maintaining your mental health when your child has cancer

When you have a child who has cancer, it is normal for you to feel sad or worry. For some people this may develop into depression or anxiety.

When to worry about mathematics

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

Mathematics: When to worry

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

Leukemia treatment and learning and memory

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

When to worry about reading problems

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There are several signs you can look for to determine if your child is having trouble with reading. While all children develop at their own pace, if you suspect your child has a problem, the earlier it is resolved the better the outcome will be for their future learning.

Phonological awareness: When to worry

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When a child has problems with phonological awareness, they will have trouble with early reading skills. Learn about some signs to watch for.

Writing disabilities: Overview

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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.

Development of attachment

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Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.

Hemophilia and managing stress

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Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on managing stress.

Sleep problems and cancer

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During cancer treatment, your sleep might be affected by noise when staying in the hospital, or because you are stressed or in pain. Learn about what happens when you don't get enough sleep and how to manage sleep problems.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.

Etomidate speech and memory (eSAM) test before epilepsy surgery

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Read how an eSAM test helps your child's epilepsy team identify the exact part of the brain where your child's seizures start.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on parents

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Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.

Talking to others about hemophilia

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Learn tips on how to talk to your friends about hemophilia.

Helmets: How to get your child to wear one

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A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.

Talking to kids about serious illness

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Learn about how to talk to your child about serious illness and how to answer some of the common questions and concerns they may have.

Epilepsy and learning

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Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

Cognitive side effects of radiation

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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.

Managing stress and anxiety

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Once you know how to recognize when you're feeling stress or anxiety you can learn how to manage it. Find out what you can do to reduce stress, what to avoid and what to do when stress and anxiety are too much.

Other late effects after an allogeneic blood and marrow transplant

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Learn about late term effects after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease: Scheduling worrying time

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Thinking about your worries at bedtime can make you more anxious and make it harder to sleep. Find tips for reflecting on your worries during the day instead of when you are trying to sleep.

Neuropsychological assessment before epilepsy surgery

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Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.

Brain disorders and mental health: Assessing your child for neuropsychological difficulties

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Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.