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Outcomes for premature babies

Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

Intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP)

Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.

Substance use and substance use disorder: Overview

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

Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

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Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.

Brain tumours

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Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.

Rehabilitation

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There are many reasons your child might need rehabilitation therapy. Learn how occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help your child.

Cyberbullying: Talking to your children

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Learn how to help your child use technology safely and what to do if your child has been bullied, has bullied others or has seen cyberbullying.

Spinal muscular atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and muscle atrophy (shrinking), and can affect a child’s ability to speak, walk, and breathe.

Flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation

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If your child is unable to bend one of their fingers or their thumb in a way that is normally expected, then they may have a flexor tendon injury. Your child will have surgery to repair the tendon followed by therapy to make sure they have the best possible result.

After surgery for brain tumours

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An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.

Somatization: Common treatments

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Treatment for somatic symptoms is most effective when it is provided by a group of health-care professionals who work together. Discover the essential medical, mental health and rehabilitation supports that, together, can provide your child with the comprehensive care that they need.

Acute pain: How to assess in older children

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Discover how to assess acute pain in an older child (age six to 12) at home and in medical settings.

Physiotherapy after neurosurgery

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Detailed information on the importance of physiotherapy and exercise to the rehabilitation process after neurosurgery.

Limb sparing, rotationplasty and amputation

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For children and teenagers with cancer of the bone or soft tissue of the arm or leg, they may need limb sparing surgery, rotationplasty or amputation. Learn about each of these types of surgeries and answers to some common questions about what to expect.

Epilepsy surgery: Hemispherectomy

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Read about the complications, risks, and potential benefits of a hemispherectomy. Hemispherectomy is often used for intractable seizures.

What is intestinal failure?

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Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn about the causes and treatments.

The cancer care team: Occupational therapist

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An occupational therapist can help you with everyday tasks. Find out why you might need occupational therapy as part of your recovery.

Accident benefits after a motor vehicle collision

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Accident benefits are available to help people with the cost of hospitalization and rehabilitation after a collision. Find out how to make an insurance claim.

Brain tumours and self-image

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Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

Acute pain: Effective parenting for teens

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Find out how you can use effective parenting to support the 3Ps of pain management for your teen with acute pain.

What to do while you wait for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessment for your child

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Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child.

Resective epilepsy surgery

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Resective epilepsy surgery is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.

Follow-up visits after brain tumour treatment

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Learn what happens at follow-up clinic visits after brain tumour treatment for your child has ended.

Living with hand and upper limb conditions: Embracing Our Differences

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Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they do home, school, work, and leisure activities in their own way.