Childhood development
Resources for families with special needs
Systems upgrades at Calgary Transit Access led to service delays that have some users upset, including parents of special-needs children who were stranded at their summer camp Monday when their scheduled pickups were more than two
… READ MOREThere is no doubt about it: braces are a pain. Sometimes they are a literal pain, causing pain for your child. And sometimes they are a more figurative pain in the rear end—difficult to deal with, difficult to get on and off,
… READ MOREWhen our doctors first started talking about visiting a Neuropsych, they were having conversations with each other, while we were in the room. “Do you think a neuropsych would help?” … “Yes, but not yet…” or “Has he
… READ MOREModern orthotic devices are designed to fit more intimately than in the past, a development that allows for more effective biomechanical correction. But this evolution has also led to an increase in the incidence of lower extremity
… READ MORECerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, CPAA programs for adults and children. Calgary highlights. Adult programs in Calgary offer participants encouraging creativity and socialization activities. Art FUNdamentals and Music Therapy
… READ MOREWith hippotherapy, the horse provides the therapy. Three-year-old Jack Foster sat on his mother’s lap as she wrapped a towel carefully around his neck. “Jack has cerebral palsy and low muscle tone,” said his mother, Emily
… READ MORELargest single donation to the University of Alberta means better health outcomes. The sound of footsteps ascending the stairs heralds six-year-old triplets David, Ryan and Liam Ennis. They spill into the living room laughing and
… READ MOREThe world’s first evidence-based guidelines to address the whole day. The Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group, HALO NRC Research Press, EurekAlert! June 16, 2016 The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
… READ MOREKnowing that motor skills will not develop to their full potential without opportunities to practice in environments that are stimulating and supportive, we evaluated the effect of a physical activity (PA)-based intervention targeting
… READ MOREEffects of AFOs on distance, speed vary.. A recent study demonstrates the importance of personalizing prescriptions for ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) in children with cerebral palsy, rather than applying group data to individuals.
… READ MOREIn a bid to give parents a way to track their child’s health, Cognoa offers an assessment tool to conduct a child development screening at home. Marie Thibault, Associate editor, MD+DI May 11, 2016 Parents of young children
… READ MOREIn children with diplegic cerebral palsy (CP), wearing bilateral ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) that promote heel-first ground contact helps to improve stability and may reduce the risk of falls, according to research presented in March
… READ MOREFinding shoes that fit over ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) is a challenge for thousands of children with neuromuscular disorders that affect walking ability. Parents have waited patiently while custom AFOs were molded and fitted, only to
… READ MOREWhen a child is required to wear ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), his or her clothes have to be more than just cute. Trying to match the logistical requirements of AFOs with fashion concerns and psychosocial development can be a challenge
… READ MOREAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only around 20 percent of the adults in this country meet physical activity guidelines for aerobic and strengthening activity. The key to meeting this requirement, many
… READ MORETypical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, play and engagement with objects such as toys, while their peers with mobility disabilities are less likely to engage in all of those behaviors at the
… READ MOREConcordia University research shows community care protects them against stress-induced immune problems. Une aide accrue réduit les troubles immunitaires liés au stress, indique une recherche de l’Université Concordia. Lisez
… READ MOREAs Calgarians young and old get out to take advantage of the early summer-like weather, some youngsters face significant obstacles to the simple pleasure of riding a bike. Jeremiah Botbijl, 6, rides a customized bicycle while being
… READ MOREMax Challoner, 12, demonstrates the KINARM robotic device at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on Monday, April 4, 2016. Researchers Andrea Kuczynski and Dr. Adam Kirton helped develop the device which measures proprioception,
… READ MOREDillan Barmache can’t speak, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything to say. In fact, Dillan has complex and powerful thoughts, and thanks to easily accessible technology paired with innovative apps, you can hear his
… READ MOREStudy finds link to social milestones. In children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), lower fine and gross motor skills are associated with higher disease severity scores, according to new research that supports the concept of
… READ MOREHey Mommies! Are you concerned with your child’s development? Have you gone through the monthly milestones and seen that your child isn’t meeting some? Have you then gotten worried that your child is delayed because they aren’t
… READ MOREThe horse simulator was created at Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, where students have all the resources they need to design and build projects. Here, students Jaime Gomez and Amy Ryu prepare to test their device, intended
… READ MOREIn patients with spastic hemiplegic CP, practitioners and researchers tend to focus primarily on the hemiplegic limb. But hemiplegia also leads to impairments in the uninvolved limb, which are important to consider when designing a
… READ MOREThe Ability Hub is an initiative of The Sinneave Family Foundation. At The Ability Hub we are working to enhance Life for people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder through Innovation, Partnerships and Support. Our work is focused on
… READ MORENo benefit found for commonly used screening tools in kids without signs of problems. When doctors assess and monitor a child’s development at regular visits, it’s an opportunity for parents to raise any concerns. From
… READ MOREThe burden of chronic disease is placing pressure on the Canadian health care system. A small but important chronic disease population is children with medical complexity, defined as individuals with: high family-identified needs;
… READ MOREFor thousands of Calgary children, access to a good education, sports opportunities and exposure to the arts are a normal part of daily life. But for kids with special needs, many of those opportunities are out of reach. Holding hands
… READ MOREHearing a diagnosis of special needs can generate a huge crush of emotions for many parents. We asked the experts at Children’s Link Society for some tips for those dealing with a diagnosis. Calgary Herald, March 18, 2016 1. Breathe
… READ MOREEmily Pitchers, 16, adores her older sister, Lorcan, and they enrich each others lives with their relationship. Christina Ryan, Calgary Herald. By Christina Ryan, as told to Doug Hintz, Calgary Herald March 18, 2016 It is the simple
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