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Coping styles in children

Coping styles in children with an illness vary. Learn your child's coping style.

Learning disabilities: Overview

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

Hemophilia and school

Teens living with hemophilia can learn helpful tips on post-secondary school, including how to budget.

Talking to your school about your sickle cell disease

Find out why it is important to talk to your school about your sickle cell disease and learn about the accommodations that may be available at your middle or high school, college or university.

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.

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.

Accessibility and support in higher education

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

Epilepsy at school

School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

Advocating for your child at school

A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.

Moving on: Higher education

Mathematics: How to help your pre-school and school-aged child

Learn about the everyday activities, like playing games, you can do with your young child to help develop their math skills.

How a child becomes more independent

Learn about different factors that affect how your child is able to take on more responsibility for their self-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.

Behavioural disorders: Overview

Discover the causes of behavioural disorders and when to seek help about a child's behaviour.

Communicating with school during cancer treatment

Keeping in contact with your school and during cancer treatment is important. Find out how you can communicate with your school, what you should tell them and what to expect when returning to class.

Epilepsy: Assessing your child's learning needs

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

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.

Hemophilia: School and lifestyle

Teens living with hemophilia learn tips when away at school, including how to stay healthy, get better sleep and manage money.

Cancer programs and resources

Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.

Transplant: Impact on parents and caregivers

Find out how you can manage the various pressures that a child’s transplant can put on parents and caregivers.

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.

Brain tumour diagnosis and advocating for your child in school

Detailed information concerning how to advocate for your child as soon as she in back in school, and balancing treatment with education.

Navigating the school environment with celiac disease

Find tips for communicating and collaborating with educators and school staff to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for your child with celiac disease.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on the family

This page describes the impact arthritis can have on the family. When your teen has arthritis, it can affect your family activities, but there are ways to manage this impact.

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

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