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.
Menstruation is experienced by people with female reproductive systems. Learn about menstruation and what makes up a normal menstrual cycle.
An easy-to-understand overview of this important stage in a young person's development.
Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.
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.
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.
Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.
Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.
Learn how to manage your child's difficult behaviour.
Pharmacists are trained health professionals who are medication experts. Learn about the role they play in the health-care team.
Learn what you can do to help your child cope with leukemia treatment, procedures, and side effects.
Learn about the medical tests your child takes before a blood and marrow transplant.
This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.
An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.
Learn how you can foster positive thinking in your child.
Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.
Learn how you can support your child to understand their condition and manage it independently over time.
Learn about how pain is assessed in toddlers and preschoolers. At this age, children can usually indicate the amount, type, and location of pain.
There are many different types of community health services that are available to help you and your child.
Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.
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.
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.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
Discover how to use the 3P approach to manage chronic pain in a young child.
