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Resources for youth

On this page you will find resources to help youth with disabilities, parents and health care providers have conversations about sexuality.

August 15, 2014

Look how far we've come

Earlier this year, Sheila Jarvis announced her intention to step down as President and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospi...

January 15, 2017

Study links high-needs children to increased death risk in moms

Mothers of children born with major anomalies like heart disease or Down syndrome had a 27 per cent increased risk of death when compared...

October 24, 2019

A child's brain injury has ripple effects on siblings. SibKit is a safe space to explore them

When a child suffers a brain injury through trauma or illness, his or her siblings can be shattered. SibKit is a new 50-page booklet designed at Holland Bloorview to give them help and hope.

May 9, 2025

When a child is in crisis, parents need a 'safe space'

'Sometimes the best thing I can do is really be there with them and hold a difficult feeling with them. It might not be psychotherapy the way you learn about it in school, but it's very therapeutic.'

October 27, 2025

'Faith and love can do more than any medicine'

'The kind of care that worked best for me was open-minded, patient and creative,' says Yasna Besedina, a longtime client.

October 12, 2018

Remembering Dr. Patty Rigby

Occupational therapist, clinician, and former senior scientist is remembered by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital for her co...

July 30, 2020

Holland Bloorview releases back to school recommendations for children with special needs

Guidance created to inform Ontario’s back to school strategy

November 21, 2022

Safehaven and Holland Bloorview launch first phase of community-based transitional care program

Partnership provides personalized, integrated care for children with complex care needs