Approaches to Disability

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At CanChild, we are dedicated to mapping out the developmental paths of children and young people with disabilities, from infancy through adulthood, with focus on healthcare transition and well-being.

Our efforts are geared toward a deep understanding of the developmental trajectory of children and youth with disabilities from infancy through adulthood. Community of Practices, including the Health Hub in Transition and CP-NET, and research programs, from GrowDMD, READYOrNot to MyStory, aim to promote successful outcomes of children and youth with disabilities during critical life transitions. One key area of research is the transition to adulthood, where our research aims to identify and address the unique needs and challenges faced by children and youth with disabilities, and to support their full participation and inclusion in society. 

F-words for Childhood Development

Functioning, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends, and Future. Find out why these 'F-words' are so important to child development 

Early intervention for parents

Functioning, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends, and Future. Find out why these 'F-words' are so important to child development 

Family and Youth Engagement in Research

With family and youth engagement, people with lived/living experience work together with researchers throughout the research process – from identifying research questions to sharing the findings. 

List of Resources

Hip Surveillance in Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy
Bringing the ‘F-Words’ to Life: How are families and service providers using the ‘F-words’ in practice?
My Favourite Words
F-words take Flight
F-words Citation Analysis Infographic
A Family-Researcher Partnership: Working together to spread awareness on the ‘F-words’ in Childhood Disability

List of Studies

Tecla-e
Youth Engagement in Research
Multimorbidity Risk Assessment and Prevention
COVID Time Capsule
COVID-19 supports for people with disabilities and caregivers
BEST SIBS