An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.
Learn about the methods of diagnosis, an important stage in understanding the cause of your child's seizures.
Learn what happens at follow-up clinic visits after brain tumour treatment for your child has ended.
Somatization is the expression of distress through physical symptoms and results from the mind-body or brain-body connection. Find out how it affects your child's health.
Vaginoscopy is an examination of the vagina using a tiny tube and camera. Learn about when vaginoscopy is used and what to expect during the procedure.
Find out what happens at clinic visits during follow-up treatment when your child is back at home after receiving treatment for a brain tumour.
Understanding the diagnosis of a brain tumour is necessary to choose the most effective treatment for your child. Find out about the different categories of brain tumours, staging and grading.
Complications following scoliosis surgery can occur. Learn about the side effects of surgery, and what to look for in your recovering teen.
Read about the causes and symptoms of status epilepticus and how it is treated.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which can cause physical and neurological changes in your child.
Learn about eye examinations, the optometrist’s role and the equipment used, so you can prepare your child, and yourself, for the vision test.
Plexiform neurofibromas (PNs) are types of tumours that grow along nerves, most commonly occurring in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and long-term outcomes.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect movements, balance and posture.
Discover the range of treatments and support your child if they face mental health challenges because of a neurological condition.
Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
A duplicated thumb (preaxial polydactyly) is the presence of an extra thumb on one or both hands. The thumbs can be joined or separate. Learn more about the diagnosis of a duplicated thumb.
Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.
Learn about diagnosis of heart conditions in children. Patient histories, physical examinations, and the speed of the diagnosis itself are discussed.
Find out the causes and symptoms of Rasmussen syndrome and how this form of epilepsy is treated.
A duplicated small (pinky) finger (postaxial polydactyly) is the presence of an extra small finger. Learn more about the diagnosis of a duplicated small finger.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) disease is a genetic disorder that causes muscle stiffness, that over time causes the muscles to become weaker and smaller.
Syndactyly in the hands is the fusion of one or more fingers that are next to each other. Learn more about the diagnosis of hand syndactyly.
