Childhood development
Resources for families with special needs
Reshaping the Future Through Better Infant Helmets. A Gaylord family works with a U-M orthotist to give their daughters a well-rounded start. University of Michigan. Produced by Jarrett Begick, Michigan Media. Youtube Jun 7, 2018 By
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Flat head syndrome—medically known as positional plagiocephaly—occurs when a baby’s head develops a flat spot in the first months of its life. The baby’s skull is soft, and their neck muscles are still weak during this
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Volt is a unique adaptation to the sport of hockey, as it allows participants who have more complex needs – particularly those with limited upper mobility to play the sport – extending beyond other adaptive variations of hockey
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Open only to children with a disability requiring 1:1 coaching, this program is designed to introduce children with a disability to the sport of artistic gymnastics. University of Calgary Children will participate in our circuit-based
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A recent study shows that spending time outdoors has a positive effect on our brains. If you’re regularly out in the fresh air, you’re doing something good for both your brain and your well-being. Emma Simpson, Unsplash
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People with the condition risk fracture more than the general population, but the timing raises new questions. Jacob Dwyer illustration, Michigan Medicine Noah Fromson, University of Michigan Health June 10, 2021 Throwing out one’s
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Parents who reported more hassles using a child car seat or booster seat – such as the child is uncomfortable or having to make multiple trips in a day – were less likely to follow recommendations from the American Academy
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Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements in academic performance, according to a new study. Thomas Park photo Unsplash Beck Lockwood, University of Birmingham 06 July 2021 Researchers at the
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Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually anywhere! July registration is now open and we hope to see even more of you on our screens! For more information on our programs, please contact our Program
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Therapy based on the Nintendo® Wii Balance Board can help improve balance in children with cerebral palsy, according to an analysis published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. Wii Fit for balance and stamina. Watch the
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Infant deaths trigger recall of Fisher-Price soothers, gliders. Hundreds of thousands of Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers and 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders sold in the United States and Canada have been recalled
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Supporters hope modern baby monitors might prevent sudden infant death syndrome. Critics are doubtful. Who’s right? Smart Sock Gen 3. Owlet photo by Michael Schulson, Undark May 24, 2021 Each year in the United States, according to
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Helmet therapy is used to gently correct the shape of babies’ skulls over time. Newborn babies’ skulls are soft plates with spaces between them. As the baby grows, these plates grow, gradually harden and knit together. Johns
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Construction already underway on some sites which will give children of varying abilities space to play. A rendering of the inclusive playground to be built in Elliston Park in southeast Calgary. City of Calgary Scott Dippel, CBC News
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When a child meets the criteria of high risk for cerebral palsy (CP), intervention should start as soon as possible, according to an international clinical practice guideline published online May 17 in JAMA Pediatrics. Early
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12 things to remember when a baby is in a helmet. By Normallifemom, Normal Life Mom December 12, 2019. My four month old son was diagnosed with Torticollis and Plagiocephaly. It sounds way scarier than what it is. Essentially, he has
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Born with brittle bone disease, Jackson Storey is defying the odds and wearing a cute helmet while doing it. Jackson Storey with his big sister, Brooklyn, 4. Abby Storey photo By Terri Peters, TODAY March 19, 2021 When Abby Storey was
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Catching a wave creates a visceral connection with ocean and energy. As your board accelerates, time slows and you enter a Zen state of “here and now.” By ride’s end, your brain is flooded with endorphins. Whether it’s your
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Plagiocephaly has become an increasingly common diagnosis for infants. A study examines whether it could offer a clue about the child’s risk of developmental delay. Orthomerica STARband Marian Freedman, Jon Matthew Farber MD,
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Imperial College London scientists have created the world’s first non-invasive way to map how baby movements are generated on a neuronal level. Babies synchronise their spinal nerves for a hard kick. Photo by Picsea on Unsplash by
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My Own Blood chronicles the bureaucratic nightmares associated with a life spent depending on a medical system in an Alberta that Bristowe argues has been rendered threadbare by years of Conservative rule. Ashley Bristowe sits outside
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Mothering under normal circumstances takes all you have to give. But what happens when your child is disabled, and sacrificing all you’ve got and more is the only hope for a decent future? No window, no problem. Ed Weibe’s
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Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss an affliction that can have a lifelong impact. Plagiocephaly and torticollis integrative rehab. Youtube April 6, 2021. Tyler Ryan, ABC Columbia April 6, 2021 LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – Plagiocephaly
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A decade ago young children who missed key developmental milestones — like walking or talking — too often fell through the cracks in northern Colorado’s Grand and Jackson counties. British families spend less than an hour of
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Individuals with speech disorders often rely on expensive devices to help them communicate with others, but an Illinois Institute of Technology student has developed a cheaper, yet equally effective, alternative. The device will be
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Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually anywhere! April registration is now open and we hope to see even more of you on our screens! For more information on our programs, please contact our
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Dino Island improves attention and executive function in children with neuro-developmental disabilities. Dino Island Intervention Program Therapeutic Video Game. University of Victoria Yvonne Chiang, HealthTech Connex Inc. March 8,
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Interviews with pediatricians show that providing remote medical consultations is highly stressful and challenging, but this can be managed with extra skills and training. Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote
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Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… virtually anywhere! March registration is now open and we hope to see even more of you on our screens! For more information on our programs, please
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As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs may be at increased risk for complications. This includes children with chronic conditions, disabilities, and those with medically complex conditions.
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