Disability 1: Epidemiology and causes of disability in childhood

Supervisor

Sue Reid

Department

Child Development and Rehabilitation, Royal Children's Hospital

Email

sue.reid@mcri.edu.au

Objectives

By the end of this elective, the student should:

1. Know the most common causes of disability in childhood
2. Have gained an awareness of the importance of establishing a precise aetiological diagnosis, in order to provide vital genetic and prognostic information for families, and as a first step towards developing preventive strategies
3. Have an understanding of their incidence and prevalence, including knowledge of how the frequency of these conditions is varying over time

Resources and learning opportunities

• A reading list will be provided
• Videotape is available
• Attendance at clinics, multidisciplinary assessments
• Ward rounds