Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a set of behavioural and developmental problems. Learn how ASD is diagnosed, what kind of program may work for your child and what resources are available.
Provides resources that parents can access to help their child with autism who has behavioural problems.
Information on how counselling can help when a child has autism spectrum disorder. Includes options available for counselling.
Provides information about the resources available for family support and respite when a child in the family has autism spectrum disorder.
Provides information about resources you can access to address sensory motor issues in your child who has autism.
Describes what to expect after a child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Information about what parents may want to tell other people about their child's autism.
Provides information about the various social and recreational resources that are available for children with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder.
General information about autism spectrum disorder, its possible causes, and how it is diagnosed. Also discusses related conditions such as pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger's syndrome.
Information about where to obtain financial assistance if you have a child with autism spectrum disorder.
Provides a list and description of the various agencies that provide multiple services to children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Information about the characteristics and causes of autism, how it is diagnosed and the treatments involved.
Learn about DSM-5, the new criteria for diagnosing autism that were introduced in 2013.
Provides information about the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, including effects on the five senses, social interactions, and emotional reactions.
Provides information about the various services that are available in schools for children with autism spectrum disorder. Also provides information about other programs that can be used to help pre-school and school-age children.
Information about the components of a good treatment program for autism spectrum disorder.
There are many resources to provide support to children with ASD and their families. This page contains a list of community and online resources for ASD.
Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.
Parents and caregivers play an important role in making sure their children receive honest and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Starting school is a landmark in a young child's life. Learn about the typical physical, emotional and communication milestones for school-age children and how to handle issues such as bullying, bladder control and sleep problems.
Provides information about Asperger syndrome, which is a type of autism.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.