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Phonological awareness: When to worry

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

Phonological awareness

Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize that words are made up of individual sounds. Phonological awareness goes through developmental stages like other language-related skills.

Phonological problems: Resources

There are books, games and computer programs available to parents to help their child with phonological awareness.

Phonological problems: How to help your child

​There are specific games and exercises that parents can do to help increase phonological awareness in their child.

Focal impaired awareness seizures

Read about causes and symptoms of focal impaired awareness seizures and how they are treated.

Reading disabilities: Overview

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

Learning disabilities: Overview

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

Reading problems: When to worry

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

Mathematics: When to worry

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

Somatization

Learn about somatization, the connection between the mind and body and how to get help if somatization becomes a problem.

When to worry about reading problems

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.

When to worry about mathematics

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

Talking to kids about serious illness

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.

Hemophilia and managing stress

Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on managing stress.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on parents

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

Types of seizures

Find out how seizures are classified, or grouped together and how they may impact a child.

Sickle cell disease: Scheduling worrying time

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.

Talking to others about hemophilia

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

Focal aware seizures

Read about the symptoms and causes of focal aware seizures (previously known as simple partial seizure) and how they are treated.

What causes stress?

Stress

Talking to your parents/caregivers about cancer

Talking to your parents when you're a teenager can be difficult enough without having a cancer diagnosis. Find out some tips that can help you talk to your parents about cancer, ask for help and also ask for more space when you need it.

Managing stress and anxiety

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.

Trauma: Treatment and coping methods

Learn about the different treatment options for coping with trauma including psychotherapy, medication and coping mechanisms.