Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.
Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child.
Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.
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.
A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.
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.
Learn about the different treatment options for coping with trauma including psychotherapy, medication and coping mechanisms.
Overlapping 5th toe occurs when the 5th toe lies on top of or overlaps the fourth toe. Learn more about this condition and how it is managed.
Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.
Learn about developmental stuttering, including signs, causes, treatment options and how to support your child or teen.
Learn about research and clinical trials related to your child's blood and marrow transplant.
Learn about congenital heart disease in children. Congenital heart disease happens when parts of the heart do not form properly.
Learn about the different kinds of health research and how research leads to better health care.
Find out about different types of eating disorders, signs and symptoms and what to do if you think you have an eating disorder.
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.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which can cause physical and neurological changes in your child.
Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.
Learn how the complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) are treated.
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
Read about the causes and symptoms of atonic seizures, or “drop attacks”, and how they are treated.
Learn about intestinal adaptation and weaning children with intestinal failure off total parenteral nutrition to achieve enteral autonomy.
Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.
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.
A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.
