Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Learn about different factors that affect how your child is able to take on more responsibility for their self-care.
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.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
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.
An overview of how the many parts of the eye work together to produce clear vision.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.
Hypospadias is a congenital condition affecting the urinary opening of the penis. Learn about hypospadias and how it can be managed.
Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.
Learn what happens during a pulmonary function test and how it is used to check how well your child's lungs are working.
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.
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.
Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.
Learn about intestinal adaptation and weaning children with intestinal failure off total parenteral nutrition to achieve enteral autonomy.
Discover the phases of your child's limb lengthening and reconstruction treatment.
Elastic compression garments improve symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome. Find out what they are and how to properly use them.
June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
Learn about the development of a baby's vision in the first year of life, including the development of spatial perception and depth perception.
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.
This page describes a type of brain tumour called a rhabdoid tumour, what causes this kind of tumour, and some possible symptoms.
An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.
Find out what a hemoglobin A1c test is and why your child requires one.