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Hemophilia and employment

Tips for teens living with hemophilia and looking for their first job.

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.

Emotional Well-being Tool Kit: Ages 18+

A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario who are 18 years of age or older.

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.

Blood and marrow transplant (BMT) resources and links

Parents can find helpful resources on blood and marrow transplants.

Talking to your employer about cancer

While you don't have to tell anyone at work about your cancer diagnosis and treatment, it may be beneficial to do so. Learn about how to manage your employment when you've been diagnosed with cancer.

Accessibility and support in higher education

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

Teenagers with diabetes

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

Leukemia and financial issues

Learn about services available for patients and families to assist with finances during your child's leukemia treatment.

Moving on: Higher education

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.

Transitioning to adult health care

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.

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.

The cancer care team: Nurse practitioner

Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have additional formal education. Find out how a nurse practitioner is different from a nurse and what they can do to help you during your treatment.

Practical issues of a blood and marrow transplant

Learn where to find financial assistance, during your child's blood and marrow transplant.

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.

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.

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.

School and leukemia

Learn about education options for your child during their leukemia treatment and how to handle their transition back into 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.