Childhood development
Resources for families with special needs
Accommodating growth without compromising fit and function is a challenge for practitioners who prescribe orthotic devices for young patients. Adjustments and add-ons—as well as educating parents about expected changes—can make
… READ MOREThe management of toe walking is controversial — the natural history is poorly defined, and only limited data are available regarding direct comparisons of different treatment modalities. Therefore, the physician’s first decision
… READ MOREAs any parent at bedtime knows, getting kids to do something they don’t want to is one of life’s biggest challenges. In the late 1990s, physicians at the Alberta Children’s Hospital were looking for inspiration on how to coax
… READ MOREFunctional electrical stimulation bike in Faculty of Kinesiology’s Thrive Centre available for public use. Amanda Timm, 21, is now able to cycle again using the FES bicycle at her school, the University of Calgary. Jennifer
… READ MOREFamily and Community Resource Centre FCRC at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. At Alberta Children’s Hospital, we say goodbye to hundreds of youth each year, as they turn 18 and transition to adult medical care. If you’re
… READ MOREAdapted Physical Activity programs offer children 4-14 years old with special needs the opportunity to gain independence and health benefits in an encouraging and understanding environment. Canada geese goslings feed on vegetation
… READ MOREStep By Step Early Intervention Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering parents of children with developmental delays. Our service model is tailored specifically to the needs of the
… READ MOREOrthotics required for daily use for a minimum of six months are a cost-shared benefit with Alberta Aids to Daily Living, AADL. Clients pay 25% of the cost of all benefits covered under AADL, up to a maximum of $500 per family per
… READ MOREFor adults qualified for Assured Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH), Braceworks can update your profile with AADL and advance your cost-share exemption – permanently. Wheelchair sports camp – elevates bodies and minds At
… READ MORECost sharing of benefits The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing
… READ MOREOrthoInfo, Last Reviewed August 2020 Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is an inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap (patellar tendon) attaches to
… READ MOREEarly signs your child is outgrowing their AFO include complaints of pain or red marks appearing where they haven’t been seen before. Other signs include toes extending over the front edge of the AFO. Your orthotist can assess if
… READ MORERocky Mountain Adaptive provides adaptive sport camps for individuals of ALL abilities. The Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre offers all the fantastic summer and winter sports and adventure activities available in the Canmore,
… READ MOREPacekids is a dynamic, active environment, specializing in family-centred, therapeutic learning objectives that nurture each child’s unique developmental and physical needs through a variety of programs. Our personalized, tailored
… READ MOREChristine Meikle School is a unique setting for secondary school-age students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities and/or complex learning, medical, emotional, sensory or behavioural needs. This program draws Junior and
… READ MOREDr. Gordon Townsend School is a unique scholastic setting in the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The student population is comprised of young people aged 5-19. These students are continuously admitted and discharged for their
… READ MOREMovement abnormalities in children and adults are analyzed with advanced motion capture technology to aid clinicians with treatment decisions for patients with neurological diagnoses. This facility provides a range of healthcare
… READ MOREParents of children with disabilities sometimes need support so they can raise their children at home and fully participate in community life. The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program provides a wide range
… READ MOREPediatric Myelomeningocele Clinic provides diagnosis, assessment, and treatment for children with spinal cord issues with bowel and bladder involvement. Alberta Children’s Hospital. Fresh Sugar Photography The clinic follows
… READ MORESurestep SMOs Sunnyhill Pediatric Clinic North Hill Centre 200, 1632-14 Avenue NW Calgary AB T2N 1M7 Call 403-284-0001 Fax 403-284-1593 Dr. Neil Cooper Dr. Kristen Evanshuk Dr. Sarah Hall Dr. Desiree Nyow Dr. Steven Oliver Dr.
… READ MOREPediatric Neuromotor Clinic offers treatment, counselling, and coordinates care for children with cerebral palsy and their families. Ruby and her family. Alberta Children’s Hospital. Brandy Anderson CPP. Fresh Sugar
… READ MOREThe Pediatric Rehabilitation and Education Program provides rehabilitation services for school-aged children who have had a recent significant change in their physical functioning due to an injury, illness or surgery, and requires
… READ MORERenfrew Educational Services is a not-for-profit society and registered charity that has been welcoming children and parents since 1974. Renfrew Educational Services has been a leader in education for children with special needs, and
… READ MOREPediatric Orthopedic Clinic provides assessment, treatment, and follow-up for children with complex musculoskeletal injury or problems. Alberta Children’s Hospital 2010. Fresh Sugar Photography by Brandy Anderson CPP. Pediatric
… READ MOREMackenzie Cave, a bright 17-year-old who loves sports and science, developed a bony protrusion in his chest just after he turned 10. The protrusion — a deformity that affects one out of every 1,500 children — is known as pectus
… READ MORENew research published in the BMJ suggests that for positional skull deformation in infants – flattening of the skull as a result of laying in the same position for long periods – wearing a corrective helmet does not
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