Jaw-strengthening teether designed for children with Down syndrome
Hannah Ferrill, a Purdue University alumna in industrial design from Purdue’s … READ MORE
Pediatrics
Kids orthotics are us!
Pandemic pushes parents of kids with special needs to breaking point
Lilian Ansari of Oakland with her husband Saied, daughter Atrina, 11, and son … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum patients report high satisfaction with bracing
In a study of patient experiences and satisfaction with dynamic compression bracing … READ MORE
Patient-reported efficacy of the UCSF custom Pectus carinatum orthosis
Chrysta Irolla MS MSPO CPO is a recipient of the 2021 Howard R. Thranhardt Award … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in September 2020 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
Knock knees, bowlegs, pigeon toes? Usually nothing to worry about!
Babies have to fold into a tight little ball as they develop in their mom’s womb, … READ MORE
UCSF Pectus carinatum orthosis: A pilot study
Originally presented in 1996, in memory of O&P education pioneer Howard R. … READ MORE
Wide variations in car seat breathing assessment conducted on premature newborns
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has found … READ MORE
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients
Beyond the pandemic, we need to ensure virtual medicine remains a permanent fixture … READ MORE
Kids’ physical activity before age 5 matters so much because of the developing brain
Both when planning family activities and choosing a child care provider, parents … READ MORE
CPAA online and in-person programs in August 2020 – Register NOW
Regular in-person programs are offered again. Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum: The other deformational molding orthosis
There are two predominant types of congenital chest wall deformities. Pectus … READ MORE
AFO breakthrough helps children with Cerebral palsy walk and play
Children with Cerebral Palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for … READ MORE
Protective antibodies identified for rare, polio-like disease in children
Antibodies for respiratory virus that can cause a rare polio-like disease that … READ MORE
Child care after the pandemic should be more inclusive of children with disabilities
When child-care centres reopen, they should consider the needs of children with … READ MORE
CPAA Virtual programs expanded online in July 2020 – Register FREE
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
I’m scared: parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but there are very good … READ MORE
No physio, no socializing: Kids with special needs face new challenges during COVID-19
Youth with special needs miss friends but also many services they receive at school. … READ MORE
2020 Adapted bike program is OPEN – Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families
Our 2020 Adapted Bike Program is OPEN. We are working on one-on-one curbside … READ MORE
Imagining grasping may help restore hand function in spastic CP children
Children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP) have a preserved ability to … READ MORE
Cases of children with rare inflammatory syndrome spike in Italy and France
Doctors in France and northern Italy, one of the areas hardest hit by the new … READ MORE
Kids with disabilities face health risks and marginalization under COVID-19
COVID-19 has been disruptive to all families, a McMaster University professor says, … READ MORE
3 Easy steps to prevent and treat flat head syndrome
By Nurse Nat, June 24, 2019 ▽ Table of contents What is flat head syndrome? SIDS … READ MORE
Are you worried your baby’s head has a flat area on it?
Have you noticed they always prefer to look or sleep with their head in one … READ MORE
Understanding flat head syndrome (Plagiocephaly) in babies
Flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly as the condition is medically known, occurs … READ MORE
Tummy time shown to aid infant development
Research review shows tummy time improves rolling, crawling and other motor … READ MORE
The Truth About Tummy Time
Pediatricians say it’s essential. But is it? I remember many things fondly from … READ MORE
Developmental outcomes of positional plagiocephaly
Flattening of the skull on the back or side of an infant’s head—also known as … READ MORE
A pediatric epidemic: Deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and congenital muscular torticollis
A pediatric epidemic is sweeping the country. The incidence of infant deformational … READ MORE
Home schooling during pandemic a daunting challenge for families of kids with disabilities
Schools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The … READ MORE
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