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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

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Learn about autism spectrum disorder, including the characteristics and causes of autism.

Heart conditions: Overview

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Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding

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Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.

Autism spectrum disorder

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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.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview

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Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.

Social and recreational services for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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Provides information about the various social and recreational resources that are available for children with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Diagnostic criteria

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Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

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.

Post-diagnosis support for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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What to expect after a child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Substance use and substance use disorder

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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.

Bipolar disorder: Overview

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Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.

Bipolar disorder: Overview

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Learn about the different types of bipolar disorder and how they differ from everyday mood swings.

Mental health

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Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.

Substance use disorder: How to help

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Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.

Supporting your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder through the COVID-19 crisis

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Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.

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.

Alcohol

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Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

Behavioural and learning issues

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Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

Prematurity: Overview

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Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.

How to talk to your child about COVID-19

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Parents and caregivers play an important role in making sure their children receive honest and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Binge eating disorder (BED)

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Learn about binge eating disorder, including the signs and symptoms, the causes and who is most likely to be affected by it.

Alcohol, cannabis and celiac disease: What you need to know

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Learn the effects that alcohol and cannabis can have on your body and what you need to know about using these substances when you have celiac disease.

Hemophilia and alcohol

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Teens living with hemophilia can learn about alcohol and how to drink responsibly.

Mental health A-Z

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Resources for teens to help you support your mental health and general wellbeing. Learn how to keep yourself healthy mentally and physically, how to adjust to life with a chronic condition, the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to cope with trauma.