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
New Safe-Sleep guidelines aim to reduce infant deaths New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics offer important guidance for … READ MORE
Experts plead for more pediatric telehealth A specialty group is asking federal and state governments to preserve and expand … 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
When mom talks, are infants with ASD listening? ‘Baby talk’ isn’t just cute gibberish, it’s an innate form of early … READ MORE
Pediatricians told to prescribe physical activity for kids with disabilities Pediatricians should encourage children with disabilities to participate in sports, … READ MORE
Kingsbridge mum raises awareness of rare condition Georgina Clarke’s son Noah, who is just about to turn 6 months old, has started … READ MORE
Unsafe sleep practices present in hundreds of infant deaths in Canada, CBC investigation finds At least 1,338 Canadian infants died with unsafe sleep risk factors present between … READ MORE
Parents support effectiveness of plagiocephaly orthoses Researchers investigated the clinical effectiveness of cranial molding orthotic … 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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Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy The study shows that functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy can be … READ MORE
Large dose of intensive therapy better for children with Cerebral palsy Children with cerebral palsy can gain greater use of an impaired arm and hand with … READ MORE
Gene therapy shows early promise as Angelman syndrome treatment Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have reported in the journal JCI Insight … READ MORE
Making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy Lightweight, wearable robotic device provides neuromuscular training while making … READ MORE
World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first … READ MORE
Contrary to the common view, cerebral palsy can be genetic One mother of an adult child with CP told us that his genetic diagnosis absolved her … READ MORE
Erin helps her sister with Cerebral palsy When someone communicates using a computerized voice, it can feel like, well, not … READ MORE
Hypertonia and hypotonia – what’s the difference? New parents have plenty on their minds. Baby’s health. Baby’s needs. Baby’s … READ MORE
Dyson award-winning orthosis counteracts hypertonia in children with Cerebral palsy A 3D printed orthosis capable of counteracting the negative effects of hypertonia in … READ MORE
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The benefits of physical therapy for torticollis in children Alecia, a young mother, noticed something strange in her baby: her daughter’s … READ MORE
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CPAA online programs in December 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta offers programs to people with cerebral palsy and other … READ MORE
Owlet infant monitoring sock pulled following FDA warning Following receipt of a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, … READ MORE
700 families waiting for children’s health services at Toronto hospital, as pandemic backlog grows Autism program, wheelchair fittings have months-long waits. Ivona Novak’s … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in November 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Could genetics hold the key to preventing SIDS? A state-of-the-art genetic biobank could hold the key to preventing Sudden Infant … READ MORE
Growing up is hard, especially for young people with disabilities Iris vanDalen, 23, with her service dog, Stella. VanDalen is a student at the … READ MORE
Number diagnosed with autism jumps 787 per cent in two decades, study shows The number of people diagnosed with autism has jumped by 787 per cent in the past … READ MORE