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Special education

Learn about the different types of special education and how it can help exceptional students reach their potential.

Moving on: Higher education

Learn about things to consider if you are planning to attend higher education including how to decide on the right type of education for you and expectations of higher education.

Learning disabilities: Overview

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

Moving on: Higher education

Learn what to expect when attending college or university, and what accommodations and supports are available to you when pursuing higher 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.

Moving on: Higher education

Accessibility and support in higher education

Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed in higher education.

Sex education for children: Why parents should talk to their children about sex

Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.

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.

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.

Epilepsy at school

School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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

Advocating for your child at school

A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.

Living with diabetes

An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.

Talking to teachers about your transplant

Talking to your school about your sickle cell disease

Find out why it is important to talk to your school about your sickle cell disease and learn about the accommodations that may be available at your middle or high school, college or university.

Managing your finances

Learning to manage your own finances can be both exciting and overwhelming. This page contains some helpful hints about managing your finances.

Leukemia treatment and learning and memory

Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.

Communicating with school during cancer treatment

Keeping in contact with your school and during cancer treatment is important. Find out how you can communicate with your school, what you should tell them and what to expect when returning to class.

Epilepsy: Assessing your child's learning needs

Read about why your child with epilepsy may require a psychoeducational assessment, who will perform it, and what it may consist of.

When brain tumours and treatment affect learning

Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.

Intestinal failure: Transitions during adolescence

Find information to help support your teen (12 to 18 years of age) with intestinal failure transition through developmental ages and stages.