Learn about the reading skills expected of your child at different stages.
Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.
During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.
Parents can learn about bone marrow and the immune system, as they prepare for their child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT)/cellular therapy (CT).
Side effects after receiving a blood product are rare, but you should know what to look out for and who to contact if your child has any of these effects.
Deciding about a blood and marrow transplant (BMT) is a difficult decision to make. Parents can learn some tips that may help.
An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.
Learn how an ostomy impacts your teen's day-to-day activities and about the considerations for protecting their stoma and ostomy pouch.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.
Learn tips to help navigate the transitions you and your child will experience during their hospital stay for intestinal failure and when planning to return home from the hospital.
Discover information to help you decide if a feeding tube is the right choice for your child and your family.
Your child’s ostomy pouch will need to be emptied and changed regularly to prevent leaks and protect the skin around their stoma. Find instructions for how to care for, empty and change your child’s ostomy pouch.
Learn how an ostomy impacts your baby's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.
A guide on how to insert your child's nasogastric tube.
An ostomy is an opening to collect urine or stool outside the body. Learn about different types of ostomies and what they look like.
Learn how to treat common problems with your child's nasogastric (NG) tube feeding.
Information for parents about infantile osteopetrosis, a rare genetic condition that may cause fractures, short stature (height), recurrent infections, hearing loss and vision problems.
Genome-wide sequencing refers to two genetic tests, whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing, that allow health-care providers to look broadly at your child’s DNA.
Learn how the complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) are treated.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) occurs because of a mutation to the NF1 gene. About half of cases are spontaneous mutations, while the other half are inherited from a parent to a child.
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
A microarray is a genetic test that can detect small missing or extra pieces of chromosomes. It can help identify the underlying cause of your child’s medical condition.
A list of websites with in-depth information on neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) in children.
Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about pharmacogenetics.
Discover why you or your child may have been referred for a genetics appointment and what to expect when you see a geneticist and/or a genetic counsellor.
