In-depth information concerning behavior changes you might see in your child during brain tumour treatment.
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 can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
An overview of the many different health-care professionals that are involved in the care of a child with a brain tumour.
Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.
In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.
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.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
Learn how to recognize and deal with behaviour changes in your child with leukemia.
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.
Discover the range of treatments and support your child if they face mental health challenges because of a neurological condition.
An in-depth discussion of the potential complications that may arise in children who have recently undergone brain tumour surgery.
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.
Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.
Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.
Find out how parents and caregivers can encourage and reinforce positive behaviour in children up to age 5 years, as well as manage and redirect unwanted behaviours.
Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
In-depth information concerning thyroid problems that may arise as a result of your child's brain tumour diagnosis and/or radiation therapy, and what can be done to manage them.
Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.
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.
General information about autism spectrum disorder, its possible causes, and how it is diagnosed. Also discusses related conditions such as pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger's syndrome.
Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.
