‘They don’t care about me, mom’: Teen’s scoliosis surgery delayed five times
Nathan Gilson’s wait took a mental and physical toll on the entire family. The … READ MORE
Childhood development
Resources for families with special needs
Bedside prognostic tool identifies infants at risk for Cerebral palsy
This case-control study evaluates a cerebral palsy prognostic tool that can be … READ MORE
AFO wear time affects activity level in children with CP
A research study comparing the body functions and structures, activity and … READ MORE
What causes SIDS? Study suggests genetics may be at play in sudden infant death syndrome
The cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, continues to be a medical … READ MORE
Study finds programme to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is effective
A programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate, a £1 injection that helps … READ MORE
Tummy time, reading among recommended activities that boost babies’ motor development
Following Canadian movement guidelines could help infants hit gross motor milestones … READ MORE
2023 Adapted Bike Program – Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families
The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with … READ MORE
Alberta parents can call Health Link with questions about their child’s development
811 now offers parents guidance about kids’ milestones. Health Link 811 is now … READ MORE
Dramatic change from pandemic brought on stress for mothers
First large-scale study of mothers shows those who experienced greatest amount of … READ MORE
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
March is a time to bring awareness to cerebral palsy but also a time to support and … READ MORE
Does your baby need helmet therapy? 5 facts about flat head syndrome
Babies come in all different shapes and sizes. But if your infant’s head shape is … READ MORE
Some parents are leaving Ontario because of frustrations with its autism program
Province has stopped providing updates on progress to enroll children in core … READ MORE
Pediatricians get new guidance on Cerebral palsy
A pair of major health organizations are issuing new guidance to doctors about how … READ MORE
Non-invasive spinal modulation for Cerebral palsy
SpineX, a medtech company based in California, has developed the Spinal Cord … READ MORE
Calgary girl with Down syndrome stuck at home due to lack of school supports
Calgary Board of Education says it’s working with the family to address … READ MORE
New trial to ease knee pain in school kids
Deakin researchers are exploring a simple, low-cost solution to help relieve kneecap … READ MORE
Recruitment for online ASD study
Participate in Research – Queen’s University. About the study. This … READ MORE
What do disability biases look like in practice?
To patients with disabilities, stereotypes can affect care. College of Physicians … READ MORE
Wearable tech offers up-close look at infant development
Researchers at the Beckman Institute have developed a tool to measure stress … READ MORE
Infant head-shaping pillows are useless and dangerous to baby, FDA warns
Infant head-shaping pillows are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug … READ MORE
Lethbridge charity helps kids, young adults with special needs through horseback riding
Program helps people with various physical and mental disabilities, says executive … READ MORE
This mom sits outside her child’s school all day. She wants more help for students with disabilities
An estimated 1 in 6 students in Ontario have a disability and face barriers to … READ MORE
B.C. teenager waited almost 2 years for scoliosis surgery
Solutions to shorten wait times include triaged referral system, incentives to reach … READ MORE
Student’s invention gives children with Cerebral palsy freedom in the pool
Sandra Saavedra (left), associate professor of physical therapy, and Josh Breighner … READ MORE
A smart jumpsuit tracks infants’ motor development
A smart jumpsuit measures the spontaneous and voluntary movement of infants. Details … READ MORE
Siblings of children with chronic health conditions may have increased mental health risks
Siblings of children with chronic health conditions could be at an increased risk … READ MORE
Toronto boy whose parents raised $3M to treat his rare genetic disorder starts clinical trial
Michael Pirovolakis is the only participant in the groundbreaking clinical trial. … READ MORE
AFO configuration can improve efficacy of the orthotic intervention on gait patterns in CP patients
Cerebral Palsy (CP) represents the most common cause of motor disability in … READ MORE
7 things to know about polio
New York state health officials warned last week that hundreds of people may have … READ MORE
Creating social access for autistic children, what does it take?
Autistic children have indeed potential: most of their emotional abilities improve … READ MORE
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