Research Insights on Diagnoses and Disorders
Over the past 35 years of research, a portion of CanChild’s work has been specific to individual diagnoses and disorders, with many of our researchers considered to be specialists within each.
Follow the links below to learn more information about these diagnoses, including causes, identification, assessment, and management. Each diagnosis page also incorporates other relevant information and related materials on our site, including research themes, reports, and other resources where applicable.
Refers to a developmental condition associated with a wide range of abilities related to differences in a child’s social communication, learning and behavior.
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is defined as damage to the brain, which occurs at least seven days after birth and is not related to a congenital disorder.
Refers to a group of developmental conditions that have several features in common. All are associated with some kind of injury to the developing brain.
DCD is a common child-onset condition that impacts motor skill development. Children with DCD have difficulty learning and doing everyday tasks like printing, getting dressed, or riding a bike.
This section includes information about how we can take a non- diagnostic and non-categorical approach to child development by thinking about a child and family’s strengths and needs.