Standard symbols used by Statistics Canada publications
| Type of disability2 | Age groups | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years | 5 to 14 years | Total | ||||
| Total number of children | Percentage of children | Total number of children | Percentage of children | Total number of children | Percentage of children | |
| Hearing3 | 3,160E | 12.1 | 20,590 | 13.3 | 23,750 | 13.1 |
| Seeing3 | 2,090E | 8.0 | 14,510 | 9.4 | 16,600 | 9.2 |
| Speech4 | … | … | 66,940 | 43.3 | 66,940 | 43.3 |
| Mobility4 | … | … | 21,150 | 13.7 | 21,150 | 13.7 |
| Dexterity4 | … | … | 31,410 | 20.3 | 31,410 | 20.3 |
| Delay5 | 17,820 | 68.0 | … | … | 17,820 | 68.0 |
| Developmental4 | … | … | 46,180 | 29.8 | 46,180 | 29.8 |
| Learning4 | … | … | 100,360 | 64.9 | 100,360 | 64.9 |
| Psychological4 | … | … | 49,140 | 31.8 | 49,140 | 31.8 |
| Chronic3 | 16,400 | 62.6 | 101,110 | 65.3 | 117,510 | 64.9 |
| Unknown3 | 2,340E | 8.9 | 4,950 | 3.2 | 7,280 | 4.0 |
| ... Not applicable | ||||||
| 1. The Canada total excludes the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The sum of the values for each category may differ from the total due to rounding. | ||||||
| 2. The sum of the categories is greater than the population with disabilities because persons could report more than one type of disability. | ||||||
| 3. Applies to all children under 15. | ||||||
| 4. Applies to children aged 5 to 14. | ||||||
| 5. Applies to children aged 0 to 4. | ||||||
| Source: Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, 2001. | ||||||