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
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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
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
Siblings of children with disabilities may have greater cognitive empathy
Children who had a sibling with a developmental disorder scored higher in cognitive … READ MORE
10 new inclusive playgrounds now open around Calgary
Soft floors and braille signage among features that set playgrounds apart. The newly … READ MORE
The challenge of shoe shopping for my daughter with cerebral palsy who wears AFOs
Shoe shopping. For some this is an enjoyable and exciting activity. One may be … READ MORE
Helping children with autism and hyperlexia learn to understand what they read
Hyperlexia is a condition where preschool children display an intense early interest … READ MORE
Fisher-Price, Feds issue Baby Rocker warning after 13 deaths
Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker (left and center), Fisher-Price … READ MORE
Bloom Wellness Collective: Expressive Arts + Movement for All Abilities
Bloom Wellness Collective is a not-for-profit organization on a journey to make … READ MORE
When mom talks, are infants with ASD listening?
‘Baby talk’ isn’t just cute gibberish, it’s an innate form of early … READ MORE
Children with disabilities getting inconsistent government support, Alberta auditor general finds
Only 1 in 5 staff had completed all of their mandatory training, report says. … READ MORE
Pediatricians told to prescribe physical activity for kids with disabilities
Pediatricians should encourage children with disabilities to participate in sports, … READ MORE
Children with disabilities face special back-to-school challenges
Martha Manzo drops off Christopher at his school, the Blind Children’s Center, in … READ MORE
New study clarifies sensory processing in autistic children
Results of a recent study on sensory abilities in autistic children may have … READ MORE
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