Information for parents about infantile osteopetrosis, a rare genetic condition that may cause fractures, short stature (height), recurrent infections, hearing loss and vision problems.
Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.
Learn about common growths, called infantile hemangiomas. Also, learn when they are tested and treated by doctors.
Learn about the various skin conditions and birthmarks that can arise in a newborn baby.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.
Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Read about the signs and symptoms of different types of seizures.
There are many reasons your child might need rehabilitation therapy. Learn how occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help your child.
The prognosis of an illness is a forecast of how it will develop and the outcome after treatment. Read about the factors that affect the prognosis of a child with epilepsy.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.
Your child needs to take the medicine called nadolol. This information sheet explains what nadolol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the four different ketogenic diet therapies for childhood epilepsy, which may be tried when medication has failed to control seizures and surgery is not an option.
Your child needs to take the medicine called propranolol. This information sheet explains what propranolol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).
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Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.
Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.
A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.
Learn about the common items in your bathroom that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.
