Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects different systems in your body, not just the respiratory system. There may also be changes in your liver, pancreas, intestines, muscles, bones, and reproductive organs.
Oligoarticular arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in young people, affecting four joints or less in the first six months of symptoms. Find out more about the two different types of oligoarticular arthritis.
Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.
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.
A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Learn more about strategies to support your child’s specific needs.
Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of diagnosis of JIA. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.
Learn about psoriatic arthritis, a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that affects 3% to 10% of young people who have JIA.
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.
A child with a learning disability has significant challenges with reading, writing and/or math. These learning problems can affect how they perform in school. Learn more about learning disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.
Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.
Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Learn about stress and how it affects the body. Also learn the differences between good stress and bad stress.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
There are several signs you can look for to determine if your child is having trouble with reading. While all children develop at their own pace, if you suspect your child has a problem, the earlier it is resolved the better the outcome will be for their future learning.
Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs. Learn about the signs and symptoms, treatment and what to do after an asthma attack.
Learn about the different sections and topics in the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub and what to expect from each one.
Learn about autism spectrum disorder, including the characteristics and causes of autism.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect movements, balance and posture.
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