Find out how an occupational therapist can help your child with after surgery for a brain tumour.
Therapeutic clown A. Leboo has a hard time swallowing pills. Child Life Specialists help A. Leboo learn how to swallow pills by practicing with different sizes of candy.
An in-depth discussion of the potential complications that may arise in children who have recently undergone brain tumour surgery.
Depending on your cancer treatment, you may need to see a speech-language pathologist. Find out what a speech-language pathologist does and why you may need one on your health-care team.
A speech-language pathologist supports various aspects of communication, as well as safe swallowing and feeding skills. Learn more about the role of speech-language pathologists.
Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.
Find out how to help your child with swallowing food after EA/TEF repair.
If your child gags when given pureed foods that are not smooth, it may be because of a sensitive gag reflex. Read tips for overcoming a sensitive gag reflex.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
Your child needs to take the medicine called gabapentin. This information sheet explains what gabapentin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) is caused by genetic mutations that cause problems with nerve-to-muscle communication leading to muscle weakness and fatigue.
22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.
An overview of the signs, symptoms and medical options for excessive drooling, a condition known as sialorrhea.
Read about vascular rings, which are blood vessels arising from the heart that can surround, and compress (squeeze) nearby structures.
Adenoids are located behind the nose on the back wall of the nasal cavity. Find out about the signs and symptoms of enlarged adenoids and what you can do to help.
Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.
Your child needs to take the medicine called budesonide. This information sheet explains what budesonide for inhalation does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) disease is a genetic disorder that causes muscle stiffness, that over time causes the muscles to become weaker and smaller.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and muscle atrophy (shrinking), and can affect a child’s ability to speak, walk, and breathe.
A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child.
Your child needs to take the medicine called pentamidine. This information sheet explains what pentamidine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lacosamide. This information sheet explains what lacosamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called melphalan. This information sheet explains what melphalan does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called amitriptyline. This information sheet explains what amitriptyline does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
