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      Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Diagnostic criteria

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      Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

      Newborn screening

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      Learn about the different types of newborn screening and what to do if your baby has positive newborn screening results.

      Screening for complications of diabetes

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      Learn how often your child needs to be screened for diabetes complications and what you can expect from each test and screening.

      What to do while you wait for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessment for your child

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      Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child. 

      Biliary atresia in infants

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      Learn about biliary atresia, a liver disease in babies, and the new screening program that is used to help identify babies with biliary atresia earlier.

      What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

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      Learn about autism spectrum disorder, including the characteristics and causes of autism.


      Feeding studies

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      Learn about feeding studies, which find out what your child can drink and eat safely. The feeding study is an X-ray video of what happens from when food enters your child's mouth until after your child swallows.

      Hearing testing in newborns to 3 years

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      Learn about the signs and symptoms of hearing loss in babies and toddlers and what happens during the infant hearing screening process.

      Post-diagnosis support for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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      What to expect after a child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

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      Congenital cytomegalovirus

      Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.

      Pharmacogenetics: Frequently asked questions

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      Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about pharmacogenetics.

      Sleep studies: Having a polysomnogram

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      Sleep studies assess what is disrupting your child's sleep. Find out how to prepare your child, what to bring and what to expect during a sleep study.

      Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

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      A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

      Autism spectrum disorder

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      Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a specific set of behavioural and developmental problems. Learn how ASD is diagnosed, what kind of program may work for your child and what resources are available.

      Cancer research and your teenager

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      Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

      Screening for related conditions to diabetes (comorbidity)

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      An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.

      How to talk to your child about COVID-19

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      Parents and caregivers play an important role in making sure their children receive honest and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

      Behavioural and learning issues

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      Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

      Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

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      You and your child may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

      Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

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      You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

      Eye examination for your child

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      Learn about eye examinations, the optometrist’s role and the equipment used, so you can prepare your child, and yourself, for the vision test.

      Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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      Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.

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      What does the future hold for a child with epilepsy

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      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.

      Types of community health services

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      There are many different types of community health services that are available to help you and your child.

      Bone health in premature babies

      Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.

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