Childhood development
Resources for families with special needs
A new Calgary Quest School (CQS) campus is officially opening Friday, at 1817 10th Avenue SW in the Sunalta Community, providing a unique and safe space for students with disabilities. Calgary Quest School Kayla Pedersen, CTV News
… READ MOREA Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights effective therapeutic interactions and improved outcomes for children with motor disabilities. Dory Wallace, a therapist at the Fralin Medical Research
… READ MOREReady To Hit The Links? Registration is now open for single players and foursomes – click here to register. We urge you to take advantage of our Early Bird Registration pricing available until April 30th. We are also in the
… READ MOREBrittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive bike with a recreation therapist. Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago photo. Abstract Maintenance of upright posture and gait mobility is frequently
… READ MOREThe Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities know the simple joy of riding a bike. REGISTER TO BORROW AN ADAPTED BIKE, SELECT THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE ADAPTED BIKE PROGRAM
… READ MORE‘At some point will one of us have to just stop working because we don’t have an option?’ Some Alberta parents of children with disabilities say their daycare options are limited. CBC/Radio-Canada Emily Rae Pasiuk,
… READ MOREACPOC 2024 Annual Meeting OTWorld 2024 April 24–27, 2024 Grand Hyatt Denver, Colorado Early Bird Registration ends February 23rd 14-17 May 2024 Medical & Pharma Medical Equipment Leipzig, Germany 24th Annual Congress: Chest Wall
… READ MORESurgery was the top treatment choice for pectus carinatum, but a long-running study indicates that using a brace is the choice for better outcomes. The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum Marian Freedman, Jon Matthew Farber
… READ MOREIf your child has pectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to correct the pigeon-chested appearance that the condition causes. Chest braces can help to reshape your child’s chest, relieve any symptoms, and give
… READ MOREThe machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to assess other motor disorders outside of the doctor’s office. MIT engineers developed a machine-learning system that remotely analyzes videos of people
… READ MOREOne Child Every Child harnesses research and innovation to tackle one of society’s biggest challenges. Dr. Susa Benseler speaks at a podium during the announcement of One Child Every Child. Riley Brandt Photo, University of Calgary
… READ MOREAnswering Common Questions About Scoliosis Bracing for Kids and Teens. Gillette Children’s, Foster Brennan. by Maria St. Louis-Sanchez, The O&P Edge May 1, 2023 ▽ Table of Contents Introduction The Benefits and Challenges
… READ MOREMany infants need cranial remolding orthoses to assist in reshaping their heads. Research shows they have a high success rate with infants. Jacob Dwyer, Michigan Medicine Valerie Goodwin, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan
… READ MORE“If you come and watch and participate, you will witness some of the greatest triumphs of the human spirit,” National Wheelchair Sports Camp founder Bob Bardwell said. Wheelers engage with musician Tony Melendez during National
… READ MOREHealth Canada warns that baby car seats previously sold on Amazon.ca have an increased risk of injury. Consumer product advisory, Health Canada Last updated 2023-09-20 Summary Product: Rojada Child Safety Seats Issue: Consumer
… READ MOREOTTAWA – The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children’s pain — particularly for those who can’t communicate when they’re hurt. An empty cot
… READ MOREHealthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the now unmet needs of parents whose children have severe cerebral palsy, beginning with improving education about the disease and aiding them in getting
… READ MOREAt the start of my clinical practice in 1987, I had very little appreciation of the importance of parental guilt. Very few parents brought it up as a personal struggle. Over the past 36 years, I have observed a definite pattern of
… READ MOREAdaptAbility provides children, adults and caregivers of people with diverse & special needs, the very finest of products available. AdaptAbility Photo, May 2023 AdaptAbility is a trusted member of the special needs community in
… READ MORENathan Gilson’s wait took a mental and physical toll on the entire family. The left photo shows Nathan Gilson’s back before scoliosis surgery, while the second photo shows his back after surgery. It took a year-and-a-half for
… READ MOREThis case-control study evaluates a cerebral palsy prognostic tool that can be applied to all term neonates to identify those at increased risk of developing cerebral palsy. A newborn baby. Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik by Jennifer
… READ MOREA research study comparing the body functions and structures, activity and participation levels, and environmental factors to AFO-wearing time in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) found that prolonged AFO-wearing time was
… READ MOREThe cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, continues to be a medical mystery but a new study suggests genetics may play a role. Photo by Tim Bish on Unsplash by Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today via Medical Xpress January 25,
… READ MOREA programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate, a £1 injection that helps prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, is effective according to a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded evaluation. The
… READ MOREFollowing Canadian movement guidelines could help infants hit gross motor milestones sooner — and set them up for healthy habits later, research shows. Guide to Tummy Time: When to start and how to make tummy time fun. Healthline.
… READ MOREThe Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities know the simple joy of riding a bike. We are delighted to advise you that our 2023 Adapted Bike Program registration is now open. We
… READ MORE811 now offers parents guidance about kids’ milestones. Health Link 811 is now offering a pediatric rehabilitation line, providing free advice and guidance. Robert Short CBC. CBC News Calgary March 17, 2023 A new service has been
… READ MOREFirst large-scale study of mothers shows those who experienced greatest amount of pandemic-related change experienced symptoms of traumatic stress. Charles Deluvio, Unsplash. CC0 Public Domain By Hope Hamashige, Keck School of
… READ MOREMarch is a time to bring awareness to cerebral palsy but also a time to support and celebrate those who live with CP. Whether you have CP, know someone who does, or just want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to get involved
… READ MOREBabies come in all different shapes and sizes. But if your infant’s head shape is giving you cause for concern, it may be plagiocephaly — a condition where your baby has a flat spot or misshapen head. Orthomerica Starband UCLA
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