Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Your teenager's friends can be an invaluable source of support for them during their cancer treatment. Find out how to encourage your child to stay in touch with their peers while in treatment.
Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.
Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.
Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.
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.
Learn about late term effects after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Learn how surviving leukemia can affect a child as they grow up.
Learn about the factors that affect pain assessment such as our emotions, behaviour and cultural attitudes to pain.
Read about lifestyle choices. Major life decisions should be made keeping in mind how the heart condition will influence overall health and well-being.
Parents can learn about social and emotional late effects for transplant survivors.
Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.
Learn about cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed or pot) and find out about the short- and long-term effects of using it recreationally.
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.
Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.
Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.
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.
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) can participate in physical activity as long as they have more frequent rest periods and increased hydration. Academically, most children with SCD will perform as well as their peers.
Read about why your child with epilepsy may require a psychoeducational assessment, who will perform it, and what it may consist of.
Sexuality is a healthy and normal part of life. Find out what sexuality is, how it is impacted by cancer and what you need to know to make safer choices about sex.
Learn about factors that influence your child's response to therapy if their leukemia has relapsed.
Learn how child life specialists can help during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.
Find out how negative and positive thinking can affect how you feel and how you manage stress and pain.
