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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.

Outcomes for premature babies

Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

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.

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.

Scoping procedures: Bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy and laser surgery

Scoping procedures are used to look inside the throat. Learn why your child may have to have a scoping procedure, how to prepare and what to expect.

Reading disabilities: Overview

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

Behavioural and learning issues

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

Getting ready for university or college

Special education

Special education is the public educational system’s approach to helping all kinds of exceptional students reach their potential and get a useful education. Exceptionality, with respect to needs, can be identified in a number of domains, including problems with the senses, emotional problems or behavioural problems, autistic spectrum disorders, global developmental delay or intellectual disability, specific learning disabilities and giftedness.

Moving on: Higher education

Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

Thyroidectomy

A thyroidectomy is the partial or complete removal of the thyroid gland. Find out why your child might need this surgery and learn about follow-up care.

Reading and writing resources

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

Developmental paediatricians

Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.

Medication coverage in Ontario

Learn about the different kinds of medication coverage in Ontario.

Menstruation and developmental disability

Suggestions for parents and caregivers of a young person with a developmental disability who has just started or is about to start menstruating. Menstrual suppression of periods is also discussed.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Resources

A list of websites with in-depth information on neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) in children.

Transitioning to adult care: Resources

A list of resources for when your child is transitioning to adult care.

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.

22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS)

22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed and treated.

Transitioning to adult care: Resources

A list of resources for transitioning to adult care.

Leukemia and financial issues

Learn about services available for patients and families to assist with finances during your child's leukemia treatment.

JIA resources