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      Behaviour changes and brain tumours

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      In-depth information concerning behavior changes you might see in your child during brain tumour treatment.

      Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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      ​Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

      Complications and side effects of brain tumour procedures

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      An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.

      Behaviour changes and congenital heart disease

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      If your child has a heart condition, you may notice changes in their behaviour or that they display behavioural problems from time to time.

      Brain disorders and mental health: Assessing your child for neuropsychological difficulties

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      Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.

      The brain tumour health-care team

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      An overview of the many different health-care professionals that are involved in the care of a child with a brain tumour.

      Brain disorders and mental health: Common treatments

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      Discover the range of treatments and support your child if they face mental health challenges because of a neurological condition.

      Complications from ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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      Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.

      Speech and language therapy for mutism after brain tumour surgery

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      Find in-depth information on the speech and language problems that can occur as a result of brain tumour treatment, and the ways that speech and language therapy can help.

      Excess weight gain after brain tumour treatment

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      An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.

      Epilepsy: An overview

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      An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.

      Neuropsychological assessment before epilepsy surgery

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      Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.

      Brain disorders and mental health: How to help your child cope

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      Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.

      Mind-body connection

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      The mind-body, or brain-body, connection is the link between a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour and their physical symptoms. Find out the role that this connection plays in your child's or teen's health.

      Going home after brain tumour surgery

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      In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.

      Brain tumours: Life after treatment

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      Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.

      What does the future hold for a child with epilepsy

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      The prognosis of an illness is a forecast of how it will develop and the outcome after treatment. Read about the factors that affect the prognosis of a child with epilepsy.

      Epilepsy and behaviour

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      Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.

      Brain tumours: An overview

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      An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.

      Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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

      ADHD: How to help your child at home

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      Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.

      Brain tumours

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      Brain tumours can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for brain tumours in teenagers.

      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.

      Autism spectrum disorder

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      Information about the characteristics and causes of autism, how it is diagnosed and the treatments involved.

      Leukemia and behavioural changes

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      Learn how to recognize and deal with behaviour changes in your child with leukemia.

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