September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.
Learn about autism spectrum disorder, including the characteristics and causes of autism.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a specific set of behavioural and developmental problems. Learn how ASD is diagnosed, what kind of program may work for your child and what resources are available.
Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.
Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.
Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child.
Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.
Find out about fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
What to expect after a child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Share this resource with your teen to help them learn about the risks of substance use and what it means to have a substance use disorder.
Learn about the different types of bipolar disorder and how they differ from everyday mood swings.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.
Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.
Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.
Discover the main symptoms of bipolar disorder and how they appear in children and teens.
Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.
Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.
Discover the most common emotional, physical and behavioural signs and symptoms of problematic substance use.
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.
