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Brain tumour resources

This page provides a list of resources that may be helpful to parents of children with brain tumours. These include books, web resources and support groups.

Early childhood educators' and daycare staff's guide to celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet to create a safe environment for children with celiac disease at your childcare centre.

Spatial reasoning skills: How to foster in children

Practical tips for parents to nurture spatial reasoning skills in their child.

Accessibility and support in higher education

Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed in higher education.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia: An overview

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. Learn about how this cancer develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.

Arthritis associations

This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada.

Arthritis associations

Juvenile psoriatic arthritis

Learn about psoriatic arthritis, a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that affects 3% to 10% of young people who have JIA.

Moving on: Higher education

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.

Other late effects after an allogeneic blood and marrow transplant

Learn about late term effects after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Developmental/epileptic encephalopathy with spike wave activation in sleep (DEE-SWAS)

DEE-SWAS is a rare epilepsy syndrome that can affect children aged two to 12. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of DEE-SWAS.

Moving on: Higher education

Learn about things to consider if you are planning to attend higher education including how to decide on the right type of education for you and expectations of higher education.

Somatization: Common treatments

Treatment for somatic symptoms is most effective when it is provided by a group of health-care professionals who work together. Discover the essential medical, mental health and rehabilitation supports that, together, can provide your child with the comprehensive care that they need.

Oligoarticular arthritis

Oligoarticular arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in young people, affecting four joints or less in the first six months of symptoms. Find out more about the two different types of oligoarticular arthritis.

Headache in children

Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.

Childhood and juvenile absence epilepsy

Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Bones: How they grow and support the body

Learn what bones are made of, how they grow and why it is important to keep them healthy.

Learning & education: Before your child goes back to school

Essential information regarding issues that one should consider and take into account before sending a child with a heart condition back to school.

Setting the stage for a healthy future

Discover how to help keep your child healthy and keep their diabetes under control now and in the future.

Acute myeloid leukemia: An overview

Learn about how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) disease is a genetic disorder that causes muscle stiffness, that over time causes the muscles to become weaker and smaller.