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Visuomotor skills

Learn about visuomotor skills, which are the control of small muscles in the fingers. Vision and movement work together to produce actions.

Writing and printing resources

Learn about resources that are available for parents to help their children improve their writing and printing skills.

Writing milestones

Learn about the development of writing skills at different stages.

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.

Brachial plexus palsy: Skills for daily living

Children with one arm weakness need to learn ways to adapt so that they can accomplish everyday tasks. Find tips and strategies for daily activities.

Enhancing movement skills in your child

Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.

Spatial reasoning skills: How to foster in children

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

Mathematics resources

There are many mathematics books, games, computer programs and other resources available for parents to help their child learn math skills.

Visual-motor skills: How to foster in children

Read about ways to help a child improve their visual-motor skills.

How the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program works

This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and their caregivers. It is designed to help teens learn how to better manage and live with sickle cell pain.

How to support your teen to develop new health-care skills

Help your teen to learn new skills by breaking down tasks and skills into smaller more manageable steps and using techniques such as forward chaining, backward chaining and shadowing.

Sickle cell disease: The value of learning problem-solving skills

Facing challenges related to sickle cell disease in addition to managing everyday problems can feel overwhelming. Find out how learning problem-solving skills can help you feel more in control.

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.

Mathematics milestones

Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.

Mathematics: When to worry

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.

Physical development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

When to worry about mathematics

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.

Coping with symptoms, stress, flare-ups and setbacks

Reading milestones

Learn about the reading skills expected of your child at different stages.

Sickle cell disease: Review of Modules 1 to 5

Review the information you learned in Modules 1 to 5 of the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program.

Phonological awareness: When to worry

When a child has problems with phonological awareness, they will have trouble with early reading skills. Learn about some signs to watch for.

How the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program works

This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and is designed to help you learn how to better manage and live with your sickle cell pain.

Reading: How to help early and struggling readers

Learn about the everyday activities you can do with your child to develop their reading skills.

Maintaining your treatment program

How the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub is organized

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