Child and Adolescent Health

One of the most important issues in child and adolescent health is the early detection of communication and development disorders — disorders that make it hard for children to interact with others through language and behaviour.

It is important to reach children with development problems at the earliest age possible. Treatment and therapy can greatly improve a child's ability to cope with disorders such as autism and other communication problems. Specialists can help children with language and behaviour therapies designed to improve daily interactions and activities.

UHN Resources

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

•	Coping with Cancer:
	Families with Children - Guide to Finding Information
	Families with Children Newborn to 18 Years Old
	Where Teens, Young Adults, and Their Families Can Go for Help
•	Getting Ready for Adult Genetics Care
•	Helping Families Prepare Teens for Transition
•	Information for Teens: Transition from Sick Kids to PMH

Related Web Sites

•	Canadian Paediatric Society
	Child health information from Canada's paediatric experts.
•	Hospital for Sick Children
	Useful health information that can be used by everyone.
•	Healthfinder for Kids
	Helpful resources for kids and parents people taking care of children.
•	Surrey Place Centre
	Enabling full participation for people with developmental disabilities.
•	Teens Health, The Nemours Foundation
	Created for teens looking for honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.
•	Teenage Health Freak
	Promotes health in a user friendly way to teenagers
•	Your Child's Health
	A-Z links to suitable paediatric topics of interest to patients, their families, and health professionals.

Support Groups

Magic Castle - Playcare