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Learning disabilities: Overview

A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.

Learning disabilities

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.

How to help your child communicate about celiac disease

Learn how to support your child develop communications skills to discuss celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet, as well as advocate for their medical and dietary needs.

Celiac disease: How to be a self-advocate and communicate about your health

It can be challenging to share information about your celiac disease and gluten-free diet. Learn communication skills that can help you get the support you need to take care of yourself.

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.

Supporting your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder through the COVID-19 crisis

Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.

Epilepsy and learning

Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

Math disabilities: Overview

A math disability is when a child has significant challenges with math. Learn about math disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Transitions during hospitalization for intestinal failure

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.

Self-efficacy: How to foster in children

These practical tips for parents help foster self-efficacy, so a child learns to persist when facing a setback.

Writing disabilities: Overview

A writing disability is when a child has significant challenges with writing. Learn about writing disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.

Self-care tips for teens living with celiac disease

Being diagnosed with celiac disease and navigating the strict gluten-free diet can be tough. Learn how incorporating self-care activities into your routine can help you reduce stress, manage symptoms and build resilience.

Suicide and self-harm prevention: How to protect your child

Learn how to protect your child if they have thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

ADHD: How to help your child at home

Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.

Brain tumour diagnosis and advocating for your child in school

Detailed information concerning how to advocate for your child as soon as she in back in school, and balancing treatment with education.

Overview of learning and education in the premature baby

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.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) transitions in the early years

Children growing up with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to incorporate health care into their normal routines. Read about encouraging proper development.

Reading disabilities: Overview

A reading disability is a specific type of learning disability. Learn about the symptoms of a reading disability, diagnosis and treatment.

Communicating with others about your child's needs

When you are the parent of a child with a complex condition you will need to talk with many different people. Learn some strategies to help with this communication.

Brain tumours and self-image

Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.

The leukemia health-care team

Learn about the roles of different members of your child's health-care team, including their oncologists and nurses.

Somatization: How to help your child at home

Discover how you can support your child to manage their somatic symptoms.

Transitioning into adulthood after leukemia

Learn about challenges a child who has had leukemia will face as they transition into adulthood.

Supporting your mental health and well-being

Learn about how to support your physical, mental and social health when you have a chronic condition.