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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.

What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Learn about autism spectrum disorder, including the characteristics and causes of autism.

Coping with your family and others

When a child goes through scoliosis surgery, the whole family is affected in many ways. Suggestions for coping with family during this stressful time.

Kimberly's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Hemophilia

Learn about the different types of hemophilia, how it is inherited and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Changes in body shape and back movement

Scoliosis surgery may result in a drastic change of your spine and posture. Read accounts of what it was like to adjust after having scoliosis surgery.

What to do while you wait for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessment for your child

Description of next steps parents or caregivers can take while waiting for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment for their child. 

After scoliosis surgery

Every patient’s recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect immediately following an operation for scoliosis.

Hepatitis C: Information for children

Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. If you have hepatitis as a child, learn about how you got it and how you can look after yourself.

Transplant: Impact on siblings

Learn how a child's transplant can affect their siblings and how you can help them adjust.

Scoliosis surgery: How did other teens decide?

Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.

Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.

Samantha's scoliosis story

Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.

Resources

An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

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Hepatitis B: Information for children

Information for children with hepatitis B, including what it is and how to live a healthy lifestyle with the virus.

Adrian's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Epilepsy and behaviour

Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.

Arriving at the hospital for scoliosis surgery

There are many people involved in a surgery for scoliosis. Find out about the healthcare team involved and what to expect when you arrive at the hospital.

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Diagnostic criteria

Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

Michelle's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Your emotions: At home after scoliosis surgery

When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.

Your incision scar, numbness, and pain

Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.

Sickle cell disease: Challenges and how to overcome them

You and your teen may face setbacks when using the skills you have learned from the program. Learn some of the common reasons for setbacks and find tips to help you prevent or address setbacks.