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Intellectual development and children with heart disease

Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.

Epilepsy and learning

Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

Learning disabilities: Overview

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A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.

Special education

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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.

Math disabilities: Overview

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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.

Dyslexia

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Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Learn more about strategies to support your child’s specific needs.

Epilepsy: Assessing your child's learning needs

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Read about why your child with epilepsy may require a psychoeducational assessment, who will perform it, and what it may consist of.

Writing disabilities: Overview

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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.

Curiosity: How to nurture the urge to know more

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Curiosity is the most powerful ingredient in learning. Find tips on how to nurture curiosity in your child.

Reading disabilities: Overview

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

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What does the future hold for a child with epilepsy

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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.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Diagnostic criteria

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Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)

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Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Developmental paediatricians

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

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

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Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Supporting your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder through the COVID-19 crisis

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Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.

Outcomes for premature babies

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Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

School-aged children with diabetes

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Learn about sharing responsibility for diabetes care with your school-aged child, and the impact diabetes management will have on them.

Behavioural and learning issues

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

How the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub is organized

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Learn about the different sections and topics in the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub and what to expect from each one.

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

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

Cerebral palsy

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An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect movements, balance and posture.

Childhood and juvenile absence epilepsy

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

Acute pain: How to assess in young children

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Find out how to assess acute pain in your young child (age two to five) at home and in medical settings.