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Reading milestones

Learn about the reading skills expected of your child at different stages.

Reading problems: When to worry

Learn about some signs that indicate your child may need extra help with reading.

Reading disabilities: Overview

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

Reading: How to help early and struggling readers

Learn about the everyday activities you can do with your child to develop their reading skills.

When to worry about reading problems

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.

Phonological awareness: When to worry

When a child has problems with phonological awareness, they will have trouble with early reading skills. Learn about some signs to watch for.

Learning disabilities: Overview

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

Reading and writing resources

There are many resources available to help your child learn to read, including books, workbooks, games and computer programs.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Learn more about strategies to support your child’s specific needs.

Phonological problems: Resources

There are books, games and computer programs available to parents to help their child with phonological awareness.

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.

What is a good A1c reading?

Find out what a good A1c reading is and what it means for your child.

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.

Getting ready for university or college

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.

22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features

22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.

Coping strategies for fatigue

Learn how relaxation, distraction and changing your thinking habits can help to improve fatigue.

Speech and language therapy for mutism after brain tumour surgery

Find in-depth information on the speech and language problems that can occur as a result of brain tumour treatment, and the ways that speech and language therapy can help.

Cognitive side effects of radiation

For some people, radiation can affect memory and ability to think, learn and concentrate. These are known as cognitive side effects. Find out who gets cognitive side effects, how you will know if you have cognitive side effects and the effects of these changes.

Skin problems and cancer treatment

Cancer treatment can cause skin problems such as dryness and redness. Read about some tips to help you manage skin changes during treatment.

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.

Phonological awareness

Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize that words are made up of individual sounds. Phonological awareness goes through developmental stages like other language-related skills.

Sleep problems and cancer

During cancer treatment, your sleep might be affected by noise when staying in the hospital, or because you are stressed or in pain. Learn about what happens when you don't get enough sleep and how to manage sleep problems.

How to help your child set healthy screen time limits

Discover how you can help your child set healthy screen time limits and stay safe online.