Health Related Links: Medical Information about Children with Disabilities

HealthLine Online
HealthLine Online provides reliable health information from the government of Saskatchewan.

Autism
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a person's development and how the brain processes information.

Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Canada endeavors to provide relevant and current information about many types of neuromuscular disorders in an easy to understand format.

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Click here for information from the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada.

Cleft Lip and Palate
Click here for information from the Cleft Palate Foundation on optimizing the quality of life for individuals affected by facial birth defects.

Down Syndrome
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is a national organization, working to enhance the quality of life for all individuals who have Down Syndrome through advocacy, education, and providing information.

Canadian Paediatric Society Caring for Kids
Child Health Information from Canada's paediatric experts.

Ability Online
Click here for a computer network designed to enhance the lives of children and youth with disabilities or illness by providing an online community of friendship and support.

General Information

CANCHILD
Click here to visit the Centre for Childhood Disability Research at McMaster University.

National Organization of Rare Disorders
The National Organization of Rare Disorders is dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them.