CanChild

CanChild A research and educational centre that provides evidence-based information to improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and their families.

Founded in 1989, CanChild is a world leader in the field of childhood disability. Our cutting-edge research and active strategies for making findings easily accessible to a wide range of audiences make CanChild the premier source for childhood disability information. CanChild's multi-disciplinary team includes researchers from pediatrics, rehabilitation medicine (physiatry), occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language pathology, kinesiology, social psychology, epidemiology and biostatistics.

We are excited to congratulate Dr. Kinga Pozniak, Postdoctoral Fellow at CanChild, on being selected as a fellow through...
10/05/2026

We are excited to congratulate Dr. Kinga Pozniak, Postdoctoral Fellow at CanChild, on being selected as a fellow through the KidsAbility/CanChild Fellowship Program!

Launched in 2025, the fellowship supports trainees in leading research focused on innovations in pediatric rehabilitation, in collaboration with a CanChild scientist and the Rocket Discovery Centre at KidsAbility Centre for Child Development. The program provides fellows with an opportunity to lead applied research that advances childhood disability research while developing the skills and experience needed for careers as independent scientists.

Congratulations, Kinga, on this exciting achievement!

On September 25, 2026, CanChild's Co-Director Olaf Kraus de Camargo delivered a keynote at the 3rd National Developmenta...
10/02/2026

On September 25, 2026, CanChild's Co-Director Olaf Kraus de Camargo delivered a keynote at the 3rd National Developmental Pediatrics Congress in Ankara, Türkiye! 🌍

Titled “Functioning as an Important Outcome in All Child Health: The ICF and the F-words Are for Every Child with a Long-term Health Condition,” the keynote highlighted the importance of considering functioning as an outcome of child health and applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the F-words for Child Development approach across childhood health conditions.

The international congress brought together professionals from across disciplines, along with researchers, families, self-advocates and students, to share knowledge and discuss approaches to supporting the development and well-being of children living with chronic health conditions.

➡️ Click here for an extended slide deck of the keynote presentation: https://ow.ly/qt8q50ZTXOs

10/02/2026

In this CanChild Trainee Feature, we’re excited to highlight Sunny Kim, a PhD Student at McMaster University with CanChild.

🎥 Watch this video to learn more about her work, research interests, and what inspired her to pursue her training at CanChild.

Click here to learn more about the SPARCC Project: https://ow.ly/FBCv50ZTXme

Follow along as we continue to spotlight the trainees and fellows contributing to childhood-onset disability research at CanChild! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome six new Associate Members to CanChild! 🌟Our Associate Members bring diverse expertise and persp...
10/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome six new Associate Members to CanChild! 🌟

Our Associate Members bring diverse expertise and perspectives from across disciplines and around the world, strengthening our multidisciplinary community and advancing our shared commitment to improving the lives of children and youth with childhood-onset disabilities.

We look forward to the knowledge, collaboration, and contributions they will bring to the CanChild community!

CPNET Science and Family Day is coming up soon and registration is still open! 🌟Our panel session on Technology and Inde...
09/29/2026

CPNET Science and Family Day is coming up soon and registration is still open! 🌟

Our panel session on Technology and Independence will bring together Dr. Anna McCormick, Leslie Mumford, and Danijela Grahovac to explore the role of technology in supporting independence for people with cerebral palsy.

Hear perspectives spanning pediatric rehabilitation, access technology, research and lived experience, and discover how innovations in technology can help create new possibilities for participation and independence.

🗓️ Monday, October 5th, 2026
➡️ Register now: https://canchild.mcmaster.ca/surveys/?s=X44TCREWLYHT8JW8

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Ontario Brain Institute

You won’t want to miss it! Registration is still open for CP-NET Science and Family Day! 🌟Our panel session on Advocacy ...
09/28/2026

You won’t want to miss it! Registration is still open for CP-NET Science and Family Day! 🌟

Our panel session on Advocacy and Independence will feature Danny Steeves Eby, Amber Briar, and Brenda Ferland Agnew, bringing together perspectives from individuals with cerebral palsy and a parent of a young adult with CP.

Tune in to hear their experiences and perspectives on advocacy, support, and creating opportunities for people with cerebral palsy to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

🗓️ Monday, October 5th, 2026
➡️ Register now: https://canchild.mcmaster.ca/surveys/?s=X44TCREWLYHT8JW8

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Ontario Brain Institute

09/25/2026

👉 Transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare can be a big step for young people living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

In this video, Dr. Julia Frei shares an important message about the transition to adult care: it doesn’t happen overnight, and young people don’t have to navigate it alone.

Preparing early, building confidence, and learning to speak up about your healthcare needs can help make this transition a more supported experience.

🌟 Learn more about the GrowDMD project: https://www.growdmd.org/

Universitätsklinikum Freiburg Deutsche Gesellschaft für Muskelkranke e.V. DGM Muscular Dystrophy Canada CHU Sainte-Justine Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta Duchenne Parent Project

09/24/2026

What does the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare look like for young people living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)? 🔎

The GrowDMD project is working to better understand this important transition and identify ways to improve healthcare experiences and outcomes for young people with DMD and their families.

In this video, Dr. Kinga Pozniak shares more about GrowDMD, an international collaboration across Canada, Germany, and Italy, and highlights what young people, families, and healthcare providers identified as important during the transition to adult care.

From better communication between healthcare providers to mental health support and help navigating education, employment, and independence, these findings highlight the importance of coordinated and continuous support.

🌟 Learn more about the project: https://www.growdmd.org/

Universitätsklinikum Freiburg Deutsche Gesellschaft für Muskelkranke e.V. DGM Muscular Dystrophy Canada CHU Sainte-Justine Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta Duchenne Parent Project

We're thrilled to be part of the SMILE Canada 10th Annual RECFEST 2026 - the largest annual celebration of inclusion and...
09/24/2026

We're thrilled to be part of the SMILE Canada 10th Annual RECFEST 2026 - the largest annual celebration of inclusion and one of the biggest accessible sports and recreation events for children and youth with disabilities! 🌟

Catch us at our booth on September 26th, and don't forget to grab your tickets before they sell out!

🔗 Visit https://www.smilecan.org/recfest to get your tickets!

You won’t want to miss it! Registration is still open for CPNET Science and Family Day! 🌟Our keynote session with Dr. Pe...
09/23/2026

You won’t want to miss it! Registration is still open for CPNET Science and Family Day! 🌟

Our keynote session with Dr. Peter Rosenbaum will explore the theme of Independence & Interdependence, with a focus on transition and what independence can look like across different stages of life.

Join us for an engaging conversation exploring the ways that independence, support, and connection come together for people with cerebral palsy.

🗓️ Monday, October 5th, 2026
➡️ Register now: https://canchild.mcmaster.ca/surveys/?s=X44TCREWLYHT8JW8

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Ontario Brain Institute

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