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Death and funeral benefits following a motor vehicle collision

Death benefits are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.

Accident benefits after a motor vehicle collision

Accident benefits are available to help people with the cost of hospitalization and rehabilitation after a collision. Find out how to make an insurance claim.

Helping families cope following a traumatic injury

​Find out how you can manage your own health while caring for your family after your child experiences a traumatic injury. 

Car seat safety for infants and children

​Read about how to choose a car seat or booster seat, how to position your child in the seat, and other safety precautions.

All-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). 

E-bicycles, e-scooters and other electronic recreational devices: Safety

Battery-operated recreational devices such as e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-skateboards can cause serious injury due to the high speeds at which they travel. Learn more about using these devices safely and when to avoid them.

Pedestrian safety for children

Find out how to create safe walking routines for your child.

Helmets: How they prevent injury

Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.

Chest tube insertion using image guidance

The pleural space can fill up with fluid or air after an accident or operation or as a result of disease. ​Chest tubes are placed into the pleural space to drain the fluid or air.

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

Tummy time: Helping your baby

Learn about the benefits of tummy time and how to encourage your baby to spend supervised awake time on their stomach.

Sensory and motor services for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Provides information about resources you can access to address sensory motor issues in your child who has autism.

Cerebral palsy

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect a child's movements and posture.

ADHD: Treatment with medications

Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.

Physical activity and sport post lung transplant

Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.

Visual-motor skills: How to foster in children

Read about ways to help a child improve their visual-motor skills.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 12 month visit

This page provides recommendations to encourage development in babies aged 12 months who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU, or who require care a neonatal follow-up clinic.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

Motor development: The first six months

Read about motor development in the first six months of a baby's life. Milestones such as head control, sitting up and rolling over are discussed.

Physical activity and intestinal failure

Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have intestinal failure.

Organized sports: A winning formula for children

Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports for your child.

Alcohol

Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

Transport to specialized neonatal facilities

Learn about the methods of transportation necessary to accommodate premature birth, which is often an emergency event.

Occupational therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)