This page contains information to help parents cope with their increasingly independent teen.
Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.
22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
In hemophilia, life threatening bleeds are rare, but important to recognize. Learn the type of bleeds to look out for.
Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.
Your child needs to take the medicine called asparaginase. This information sheet explains what asparaginase does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
It's important that you communicate with your health-care team and your family about how you're feeling and what you're thinking during cancer treatment. Learn more about why communication is important and how to becoem a better communicator.
Learn how to help your child accept changes in appearance caused by leukemia treatment.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.
Parents can learn helpful tips on how to manage behaviour changes in children who are ill.
Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.
Learn how to recognize and deal with behaviour changes in your child with leukemia.
In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.
In-depth information concerning behaviour changes you might see in your child during brain tumour treatment.
In-depth information concerning the nature of neuropsychological assessments and whether your child should undergo one.
Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.
Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Learn about the signs and symptoms that would indicate your child's shunt is not working properly. Also learn how shunt problems are diagnosed and treated.
Your child needs to take the medicine called retinoic acid. This information sheet explains what retinoic acid does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.
