Dr. Sarah Lippe

Challenge Intellectual disability (ID) affects 800,000 Canadians and is defined by challenges in cognitive functions and daily living activities. Individuals with ID frequently struggle with other issues such as anxiety, autism, epilepsy, sleep problems, and difficulty living independently. But managing an ID diagnosis presents many challenges: individuals must discover which resources are best for them, [...]

A National Team Approach Challenge Early diagnosis and early intervention for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) can help improve future development, increase social integration and allow better academic success. Scientists and clinicians have been increasingly interested in early diagnostic tools to assess brain function and cerebral activity, known as electroencephalographic (EEG) and optical imaging (near-infrared [...]