Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.
Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.
Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.
Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.
Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.
Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.
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.
Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.
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.
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.
Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your 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.
Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.
Learn about CYP2D6, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Discover the main symptoms of bipolar disorder and how they appear in children and teens.
Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.
Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.
A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.
Somatization is the expression of distress through physical symptoms and results from the mind-body or brain-body connection. Find out how it affects your child's health.
Discover the causes of behavioural disorders and when to seek help about a child's behaviour.
Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.
Learn about the different types of bipolar disorder and how they differ from everyday mood swings.
