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Menstruation and developmental disability

Suggestions for parents and caregivers of a young person with a developmental disability who has just started or is about to start menstruating. Menstrual suppression of periods is also discussed.

The menstrual cycle: What is menstruation?

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Menstruation is experienced by people with female reproductive systems. Learn about menstruation and what makes up a normal menstrual cycle.

Menstruation

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An easy-to-understand overview of this important stage in a young person's development.

Amenorrhea

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Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

Menstrual suppression

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Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.

Puberty

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Find answers to questions that teens may have as they go through puberty. Also find information on what you need to know before getting a tattoo or piercing.

Amenorrhea

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Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

Neuropsychological assessment before epilepsy surgery

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Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.

Behavioural disorders: How to help your child at home

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Learn how to manage your child's difficult behaviour.

Helping your child transition through health care: Children

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Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.

Pharmacist

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Pharmacists are trained health professionals who are medication experts. Learn about the role they play in the health-care team.

Helping your child cope with leukemia

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Learn what you can do to help your child cope with leukemia treatment, procedures, and side effects.

Screening for related conditions to diabetes (comorbidity)

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An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.

Living with a chronic condition: Helping your child manage their health

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Learn how you can support your child to understand their condition and manage it independently over time.

What is general anesthesia?

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This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.

How to foster positive thinking in your child

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Learn how you can foster positive thinking in your child.

Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)

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A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) uses X-rays to look at how well your child's bladder works during urination. Read about what to expect during a VCUG.

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

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

Navigating summer camps with celiac disease

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Attending summer camp with celiac disease may be an exciting but nerve-racking experience for your child. Learn how you can help your child stick to the strict gluten-free diet while they are at camp.

Staying connected before, during and after a school absence

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Missing school because of an illness is not easy for children or their parents. Without daily contact with classmates and teachers, it can be hard for a child to keep in touch and feel connected with school.

Tests before blood and marrow transplants

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Learn about the medical tests your child takes before a blood and marrow transplant.

Coping with the diagnosis of epilepsy

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Find out ways to cope with the different emotions you may have about an epilepsy diagnosis and about seeing a child have a seizure.

Eye patching for amblyopia

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Learn how an eye patch can force the weaker eye to work harder so the vision in the eye improves.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

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Find out how psychotherapy and SSRIs can help treat PTSD in children and teens.

Canker sores (mouth ulcers)

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An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.