Anton R. Miller

FRCPC, MB

Investigator, BC Children's Hospital

My work has investigated health and wellbeing among children and youth with neurodisability, and their families. It has looked at how to assess and measure these entities using various kinds and sources of data. I have also looked at ways to enhance health and wellbeing at the levels of clinical practice and through societal and policy level changes and interventions.

Currently, my research efforts involve consultation, collaboration and support with various projects whose aims largely map to those described above. These projects are

1. Understanding challenges to delivery of autism services and supports in British Columbia including the problem of timeliness to access.

PI: Dr Angie Ip (UBC)

2. Helping families to navigate systems of services and supports across Canada.

PI: Dr David Nicholas (U Calgary).

3. Using administrative datesets to understand distribution of services and supports for children and youth with neurodisability and their families, and to inform policy-making in health and social care.

PI: Dr Jennifer Zwicker (U Calgary)

Academic Affiliations

  • Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
  • Research Theme: Brain, Behaviour & Development
  • Research Group(s): Implementing Knowledge for Equity and System Change; Mental Health and Behaviour; Neurodevelopmental and Neurological Disorders

Contact Information

Location

4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6H 3N1

An international response to asking difficult FASD questions " Authors' reply

Lancet Child and Adolescent Health

Eliason, S.H.Y. and Miller, A.R. and Gibbard, W.B. and Salh, G. and Lanphear, N.

DOI: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00339-0

Improving access to services in neuro-developmental disability: proceedings of a national meeting to advance community capacity

BMC Proceedings

Nicholas, D.B. and Lach, L.M. and Sutherland, S.B. and Maxwell, J. and McFarland, S. and Miller, A.R. and Clancy, A. and Scorah, J.

DOI: 10.1186/s12919-024-00311-3

Asking difficult questions about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in the context of the child, the mother, and the systems in which they live

Lancet Child and Adolescent Health

Eliason, S.H.Y. and Miller, A.R. and Gibbard, W.B. and Salh, G. and Lanphear, N.

DOI: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00188-3

Navigators Perceptions of Their Work in Childhood Neurodisability: What They Do and What They Call It

Child and Youth Services

Gardiner, E. and Wong, V. and Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.1080/0145935X.2023.2257130

A non-categorical approach to childhood neurodisability: Concepts, evidence, and implications for clinical practice, organization of services, teaching, and research

Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics: Genetic and Environmental Influences

Miller, A.R. and Gardiner, E. and Rosenbaum, P.L.

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20792-1_42

Patient navigation: Core concepts and relevance to the field of pediatric neurodisability

Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics: Genetic and Environmental Influences

Gardiner, E. and Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20792-1_47

Navigational support for families with children who have special developmental needs

British Columbia Medical Journal

Miller, A.R. and Gardiner, E. and Wong, V.

Proceedings of the BC Summit on Navigation for Children and Youth with Neurodevelopmental Differences, Disabilities, and Special Needs

BMC Proceedings

Gardiner, E. and Wong, V. and Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.1186/s12919-022-00232-z

Terminology and descriptions of navigation and related practices for children with neurodisability and their families: a scoping review

BMC Health Services Research

Gardiner, E. and Wong, V. and Lin, G. and Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07617-y

Lifespan Navigation-Building Framework for Children/Youth With Neurodisability and Their Families

Families in Society

Hbert, M.L. and Nicholas, D.B. and Lach, L.M. and Mitchell, W. and Zwicker, J. and Bradley, W. and Litman, S. and Gardiner, E. and Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.1177/10443894221081609

Impacts of Participation in Community-Based Physical Activity Programs on Cognitive Functions of Children and Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review

Brain Sciences

Mojgan Gitimoghaddam and Leigh M. Vanderloo and Rebecca Hung and Andrea Ryce and William McKellin and Anton R. Miller and Jean-Paul Collet

DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11020195

02 / 2021

Participacin de los pacientes en una intervencin de coaching en lnea para padres de nios con retraso en el desarrollo

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

Ogourtsova, T. and O'donnell, M. and Filliter, J.H. and Wittmeier, K. and Majnemer, A. and Ballantyne, M. and Cohen, E. and Collet, J.-P. and Dewan, T. and Elsabbagh, M. and Hanlon-Dearman, A. and Lach, L. and McElroy, T. and McGrath, P. and McKellin, W. and Miller, A. and Patel, H. and Rempel, G. and Shevell, M.

DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.14896

Understanding the Implications of Peer Support for Families of Children With Neurodevelopmental and Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review

Frontiers in Public Health

Chakraborti, M. and Gitimoghaddam, M. and McKellin, W.H. and Miller, A.R. and Collet, J.-P.

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.719640

Patient engagement in an online coaching intervention for parents of children with suspected developmental delays

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

Ogourtsova, T. and O?Donnell, M.E. and Filliter, J.H. and Wittmeier, K. and Majnemer, A. and Ballantyne, M. and Cohen, E. and Collet, J.-P. and Dewan, T. and Elsabbagh, M. and Hanlon-Dearman, A. and Lach, L. and McElroy, T. and McGrath, P. and McKellin, W. and Miller, A. and Patel, H. and Rempel, G. and Shevell, M. and Spurway, A. and Prupas, A. and Costello, C. and Evans, R. and Evans, R. and Brown, S. and MacDougall, H.

DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.14810

Service adequacy and the relation between child behavior problems and negative family impact reported by primary caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Research in developmental disabilities

Gardiner E and Miller AR and Lach LM

DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103712 PubMed: 32554267

06 / 2020

Behavioral Strength and Difficulty Profiles among Children with Neurodisability

Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

DOI: 10.1007/s10882-020-09742-0

03 / 2020

Exploring the terminology and descriptions of services that connect children with neurodisability and their families to needed support in the community: A scoping review protocol

JBI Evidence Synthesis

Lin, G. and Gardiner, E. and Wong, V. and Ryce, A. and Miller, A.

DOI: 10.11124/JBISRIR-D-19-00293

Topography of behavior problems among children with neurodevelopmental conditions: Profile differences and overlaps.

Child: care, health and development

Gardiner E and Miller AR and Lach LM

DOI: 10.1111/cch.12720 PubMed: 31714607

11 / 2019

BRIGHT Coaching: A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of a Developmental Coach System to Empower Families of Children With Emerging Developmental Delay.

Frontiers in pediatrics

Majnemer A and O'Donnell M and Ogourtsova T and Kasaai B and Ballantyne M and Cohen E and Collet JP and Dewan T and Elsabbagh M and Hanlon-Dearman A and Filliter JH and Lach L and Parent-Panel

DOI: 10.3389/fped.2019.00332 PubMed: 31440489

08 / 2019

Changes in Caregiver Health in the Years Surrounding the Birth of a Child With Health Problems

Medical Care

DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001098

05 / 2019

Gymnastic-Based Movement Therapy for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Results From a Pilot Feasibility Study

Frontiers in Pediatrics

DOI: 10.3389/fped.2019.00186

05 / 2019

Changes in the health of mothers of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities: An administrative data study

Research in Developmental Disabilities

DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2018.12.007

03 / 2019

Using canadian administrative health data to examine the health of caregivers of children with and without health problems: A demonstration of feasibility

International Journal of Population Data Science

Brehaut, J.C. and Guvremont, A. and Arim, R. and Garner, R.E. and Miller, A.R. and McGrail, K.M. and Brownell, M. and Lach, L.M. and Rosenbaum, P.L. and Kohen, D.E.

DOI: 10.23889/ijpds.v4i1.584

Family impact of childhood neurodevelopmental disability: considering adaptive and maladaptive behaviour

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research

DOI: 10.1111/jir.12547

10 / 2018

Behavioural and emotional concerns reported by parents of children attending a neurodevelopmental diagnostic centre

Child Care Health and Development

Miller, Anton R. and Gardiner, Emily and Harding, Louise

DOI: 10.1111/cch.12594

Children with neurodevelopmental disorders and disabilities: a population-based study of healthcare service utilization using administrative data

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology

Rubab G Arim and Anton R Miller and Anne Guvremont and Lucyna M Lach and Jamie C Brehaut and Dafna E Kohen

DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13557

09 / 2017

Exploring the Johns Hopkins Aggregated Diagnosis Groups in administrative data as a measure of child health

International Journal of Child Health and Human Development

Arim, R. G., Guvremont, A., Kohen, D. E., Brehaut, J. C., Garner, R. E., Miller, A. R., McGrail, K., Brownell, M., Lach L. M., & Rosenbaum, P.L. (2017). Exploring the Johns Hopkins Aggregated Diagnosis Groups in administrative data as a measure of child health. International Journal of Child Health and Human Development, 10(1), 19-29.

Child functional characteristics explain child and family outcomes better than diagnosis: Population-based study of children with autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders/disabilities.

Health reports

PubMed: 27305076

06 / 2016

Safety-related concerns of parents for children with disabilities and chronic conditions

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Olsen, L.L. and Kruse, S. and Miller, A.R. and Brussoni, M.

DOI: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000256

Child functional characteristics explain child and family outcomes better than diagnosis: Population-based study of children with autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders/disabilities

Health Reports

Miller, A. and Shen, J. and Msse, L.C.

Perspectives on "disease" and "disability" in child health: The case of childhood neurodisability

Frontiers in Public Health

Miller, A.R. and Rosenbaum, P.

DOI: 10.3389/FPUBH.2016.00226

Developing a non-categorical measure of child health using administrative data

Health Reports

Arim, R.G. and Kohen, D.E. and Brehaut, J.C. and Guvremont, A. and Garner, R.E. and Miller, A.R. and McGrail, K. and Brownell, M. and Lach, L.M. and Rosenbaum, P.L.

Studying public knowledge of risk of prenatal alcohol exposure is not the same as knowledge of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Child: Care, Health and Development

Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.1111/cch.12226

Developmental milestones among aboriginal children in Canada

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Findlay, L. and Kohen, D. and Miller, A.

Diagnostic nomenclature for foetal alcohol spectrum disorders: The continuing challenge of causality

Child: Care, Health and Development

Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.1111/cch.12017

Patterns of participation across a range of activities among Canadian children with neurodevelopmental disorders and disabilities

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

Msse, L.C. and Miller, A.R. and Shen, J. and Schiariti, V. and Roxborough, L.

DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.12167

Evidence and its interpretation and presentation

Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics

Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.3109/01942638.2013.824705

Diagnostic status, functional status and complexity among Canadian children with neurodevelopmental disorders and disabilities: A population-based study

Disability and Rehabilitation

Miller, A.R. and Msse, L.C. and Shen, J. and Schiariti, V. and Roxborough, L.

DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2012.699580

Comparing participation in activities among children with disabilities

Research in Developmental Disabilities

Msse, L.C. and Miller, A.R. and Shen, J. and Schiariti, V. and Roxborough, L.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.07.002

Changes over time in the health of caregivers of children with health problems: Growth-curve findings from a 10-year Canadian population-based study

American Journal of Public Health

Brehaut, J.C. and Garner, R.E. and Miller, A.R. and Lach, L.M. and Klassen, A.F. and Rosenbaum, P.L. and Kohen, D.E.

DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300298

Antidepressant use in children and adolescents: Practice touch points to guide paediatricians

Paediatrics and Child Health

Oberlander, T.F. and Miller, A.R.

Lifetime care for patients with autism

CMAJ

Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.110-2083

Performance measurement and improvement frameworks in health, education and social services systems: A systematic review

International Journal for Quality in Health Care

Klassen, A. and Miller, A. and Anderson, N. and Shen, J. and Schiariti, V. and O'Donnell, M.

DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzp057

Continuity of care for children with complex chronic health conditions: Parents' perspectives

BMC Health Services Research

Miller, A.R. and Condin, C.J. and McKellin, W.H. and Shaw, N. and Klassen, A.F. and Sheps, S.

DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-9-242

The health and psychosocial functioning of caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Disability and Rehabilitation

Lach, L.M. and Kohen, D.E. and Garner, R.E. and Brehaut, J.C. and Miller, A.R. and Klassen, A.F. and Rosenbaum, P.L.

DOI: 10.1080/08916930802354948

Health among caregivers of children with health problems: Findings from a Canadian population-based study

American Journal of Public Health

Brehaut, J.C. and Kohen, D.E. and Garner, R.E. and Miller, A.R. and Lach, L.M. and Klassen, A.F. and Rosenbaum, P.L.

DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.129817

Waiting for child developmental and rehabilitation services: An overview of issues and needs

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

Miller, A.R. and Armstrong, R.W. and Msse, L.C. and Klassen, A.F. and Shen, J. and O'Donnell, M.E.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.03113.x

Child Characteristics and Receipt of Stimulant Medications: A Population-Based Study

Ambulatory Pediatrics

Miller, A.R. and Kohen, D. and Johnston, C.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ambp.2008.01.009

Conceptualizing childhood health problems using survey data: A comparison of key indicators

BMC Pediatrics

Kohen, D.E. and Brehaut, J.C. and Garner, R.E. and Miller, A.R. and Lach, L.M. and Klassen, A.F. and Rosenbaum, P.L.

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-7-40

Services for children and youth with chronic health conditions: Views of pediatricians in British Columbia

Chronic Diseases in Canada

Miller, A.R. and Recsky, M. and Ghazirad, M. and Papsdorf, M. and Armstrong, R.W.

Agreement between parent and child report of quality of life in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Child: Care, Health and Development

Klassen, A.F. and Miller, A. and Fine, S.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00609.x

Family physicians' involvement and self-reported comfort and skill in care of children with behavioral and emotional problems: A population-based survey

BMC Family Practice

Miller, A.R. and Johnston, C. and Klassen, A.F. and Fine, S. and Papsdorf, M.

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2296-6-12

Medical education and chronic disease [4] (multiple letters)

CMAJ

Dub, S. and Miller, A.R. and Recsky, M.A. and Armstrong, R.W.

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.1041745

Children's persistence with methylphenidate therapy: A population-based study

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

Miller, A.R. and Lalonde, C.E. and McGrail, K.M.

Comment on "Improvement in health-related quality of life in children with ADHD: An analysis of placebo controlled studies of atomoxetine".

Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP

Klassen, A. and Miller, A. and Fine, S.

Health-related quality of life in children and adolescents who have a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Pediatrics

Klassen, A.F. and Miller, A. and Fine, S.

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2004-0844

Use of medical services by Methylphenidate-treated children in the general population

Ambulatory Pediatrics

Miller, A.R. and Brehaut, J.C. and Raina, P. and McGrail, K.M. and Armstrong, R.W.

DOI: 10.1367/A03-031R1.1

Responding to the needs of children with chronic health conditions in an era of health services reform

CMAJ

Miller, A.R. and Recsky, M.A. and Armstrong, R.W.

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.1040019

Letter to the editor

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Klassen, A. and Miller, A. and Fine, S.

DOI: 10.1097/00004703-200412000-00014

Childhood behavior disorders and injuries among children and youth: A population-based study

Pediatrics

Brehaut, J.C. and Miller, A. and Raina, P. and McGrail, K.M.

DOI: 10.1542/peds.111.2.262

Is methylphenidate effective in reducing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in school-aged children?

Paediatrics and Child Health

Cramer, K. and Miller, A. and Page, J. and Hartling, L. and Crumley, E. and Klassen, T.P.

Prescription of methylphenidate to children and youth, 1990-1996

CMAJ

Miller, A.R. and Lalonde, C.E. and McGrail, K.M. and Armstrong, R.W.

Lifestyle drugs [5]

CMAJ

Miller, A.R.

New provincial initiatives for childhood disabilities: The imperative for research

CMAJ

Miller, A.R. and Zwaigenbaum, L.

Lifestyle drugs.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l"Association medicale canadienne

Miller, A.R.

Melatonin as a sedation substitute for diagnostic procedures

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

Espezel, H. and Graves, C. and Jan, J.E. and Miller, A. and Renner, K. and Gustin, C. and Dominelli, E.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and youth: A quantitative systematic review of the efficacy of different management strategies

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

Klassen, A. and Miller, A. and Raina, P. and Lee, S.K. and Olsen, L.

Appropriateness of psychostimulant prescription to children: Theoretical and empirical perspectives

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

Miller, A.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. Benefits of adding other forms of treatment to medication remain unclear.

BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

Klassen, A. and Raina, P. and Miller, A. and Lee, S.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children

BMJ

Bramble, D. and Klassen, A. and Raina, P. and Miller, A. and Lee, S. and Thambirajah, M. and Weaver, A. and Kewley, G.D.

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.317.7167.1250b

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP

Miller, A.R.

Universal screening for infant hearing impairment [1]

Pediatrics

Nierenberg, D. and Vohr, B.R. and Hall III, J.W. and Miller, A.R. and Koop, C.E. and Raffin, M.J.M. and Matz, G.J. and Robinette, M.S. and Dennis, J.M. and Jacobson, J.T. and Kileny, P.R. and Ruth, R.A. and Hayes, D. and Northern, J.L. and Stewart, D.L. and Davis-Freeman, S. and Grandori, F. and Collet, L. and Kemp, D.

The cold pressor test in children: Methodological aspects and the analgesic effect of intraoral sucrose

Pain

Miller, A. and Barr, R.G. and Young, S.N.

DOI: 10.1016/0304-3959(94)90092-2

Parent-Professional Agreement on Diagnosis and Recommendations for Children With Developmental Disorders

children's health care

Helena, H.H. and Miller, A. and Armstrong, R.W.

DOI: 10.1207/s15326888chc2302_6

Universal screening for infant hearing impairment.

Pediatrics

Miller, A.R.

Crying and motor behavior of six-week-old infants and postpartum maternal mood

Pediatrics

Miller, A.R. and Barr, R.G. and Eaton, W.O.

ADHD and Research Methodology

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Miller, A.R.

DOI: 10.1097/00004583-199201000-00032

Infantile colic: Is it a gut issue?

Pediatric Clinics of North America

Miller, A.R. and Barr, R.G.

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and hypotonia in a male neonate

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Miller, A. and Solimano, A. and Norman, M.G.

DOI: 10.1159/000120342

Hypertensive encephalopathy as a complication of femoral lengthening

Canadian Medical Association Journal

Miller, A. and Rosman, M.A.

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