Babies as young as four months show signs of self-awareness – study
Baby wearing EEG cap for the study. Pictured with parent. University of Birmingham. … READ MORE
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Accessibility on display at this inclusive playground in N.E. Calgary
An inclusive park located in the Calgary community of Tuxedo Park. Supplied: … READ MORE
Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term
Alexander, 3, who is being treated for developmental delays, watches Paw Patrol as … READ MORE
How families of children with disabilities can find support
Susana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, unable to smile, open her … READ MORE
Biomedical engineering students create child-size wheelchairs
Even with a pediatric wheelchair, learning how to get around on wheels can be … READ MORE
WHO launches first ever Patient Safety Rights Charter
WHO / Jacqueline Christensen. World Health Organization 18 April 2024 Today, WHO … READ MORE
Montréal doctors’ breakthrough discovery about causes of cerebral palsy giving hope
Sienna Zakaria was born with cerebral palsy and a new breakthrough discovery about … READ MORE
Cardiopulmonary function in adolescent patients with pectus excavatum or carinatum
3D chest wall scan. Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Abstract … READ MORE
Canadian kids’ spinal surgery waits ‘far exceed’ recommendations: report
Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with … READ MORE
First-of-its-kind hockey showcase brings together adaptive players from around Western Canada
A Calgary group has found a way to share our national sport with young athletes who … READ MORE
New campus opening for Calgary students with disabilities
A new Calgary Quest School (CQS) campus is officially opening Friday, at 1817 10th … READ MORE
Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities
A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights … READ MORE
Marching in with great news!
Ready To Hit The Links? Registration is now open for single players and foursomes … READ MORE
Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive … READ MORE
2024 Adapted Bike Program
The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with … READ MORE
Alberta parents of children with disabilities say they’re running out of daycare options
‘At some point will one of us have to just stop working because we don’t … READ MORE
User-Centered Design Shapes Assistive Tech for Cerebral Palsy
Tailored devices center person’s needs, not just techno whizbang. Engineers, … READ MORE
Learn about Pectus
ACPOC 2024 Annual Meeting OTWorld 2024 April 24–27, 2024 Grand Hyatt Denver, … READ MORE
10-year study shows brace treatment is best for Pectus carinatum
Surgery was the top treatment choice for pectus carinatum, but a long-running study … READ MORE
What to know about bracing for Pectus carinatum
If your child has pectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to … READ MORE
A pose-mapping technique could remotely evaluate patients with cerebral palsy
The machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to … READ MORE
UCalgary breaks new ground in transformative partnerships for child health
One Child Every Child harnesses research and innovation to tackle one of society’s … READ MORE
How to address the psychological impact of scoliosis bracing
Answering Common Questions About Scoliosis Bracing for Kids and Teens. Gillette … READ MORE
Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate
Many infants need cranial remolding orthoses to assist in reshaping their heads. … READ MORE
From ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’: Stewartville wheelchair camp fosters community, confidence
“If you come and watch and participate, you will witness some of the greatest … READ MORE
Health Canada warns that Rojada Child Safety Seats may pose a risk of injury
Health Canada warns that baby car seats previously sold on Amazon.ca have an … READ MORE
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence
OTTAWA – The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of … READ MORE
New strategies needed to support parents of children with severe CP, study finds
Healthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the … READ MORE
Nieman: Pediatrician prescribes self-compassion, kindness for parental guilt
At the start of my clinical practice in 1987, I had very little appreciation of the … READ MORE
Adaptability Store – Special needs products
AdaptAbility provides children, adults and caregivers of people with diverse & … READ MORE
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