Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.
Learn about different factors that affect how your child is able to take on more responsibility for their self-care.
Learn what happens during a pulmonary function test and how it is used to check how well your child's lungs are working.
A speech-language pathologist supports various aspects of communication, as well as safe swallowing and feeding skills. Learn more about the role of speech-language pathologists.
Learn how your baby's spina bifida is repaired with surgery either before or after they are born. Also learn what happens after surgery and how to take care of your baby at home.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.
Discover the phases of your child's limb lengthening and reconstruction treatment.
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
In children, post-infectious glomerulonephritis is usually caused by inflammation that follows an infection. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment.
Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.
A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.
In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.
Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.
In-depth information concerning thyroid problems that may arise as a result of your child's brain tumour diagnosis and/or radiation therapy, and what can be done to manage them.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborn babies.
An overview of how the many parts of the eye work together to produce clear vision.
Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve lung function.
Insulin allows sugar to be stored as energy. Learn what role insulin plays in diabetes management.
Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.
Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.
