Understanding Disability

Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition that causes neurological symptoms.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism) is a lifelong developmental condition that affects the way a person relates to his or her environment and their i

Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that affect an individual's muscle control.

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder which affects many organs in the body, predominantly the lungs, pancreas and sweat glands.

Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, also known as DMD, is a breakdown and weakness of the muscles.

Dyspraxia is a neurological developmental disability which is present from birth. 

Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain which takes the form of recurring seizures. 

Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition which causes intellectual, behavioural and learning challenges.

Genetic condition is a disease or disorder that occurs as the result of a change in the DNA sequence before a child is born.

Global Developmental Delay, or GDD, is used when a child shows delays across several areas of development.

Hearing loss and hearing impairment relate to the complete or partial loss of the ability to hear with either one or both ears.

Huntington’s Disease is a neurological condition caused by the inheritance of an altered gene.

Intellectual disability can be caused by genetic conditions, injuries, infections or problems around the time of birth.

Landau Kleffner syndrome is a rare form of childhood epilepsy which results in a severe language disorder.