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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The leg brace that allows Alex Smith to play football
Washington quarterback Alex Smith jogs onto the field in the second quarter of … 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
Motor imagery improves MS
Motor imagery (MI) is a useful tool in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS), … 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
Adapted bike program 2022 – CP Kids & Families
The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children from 2-21 with physical disabilities … READ MORE
SOREL introduces its first-ever adaptive winter boots
SOREL has partnered with Zappos Adaptive to release easy-on versions of three of its … 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
Hypertonia and hypotonia – what’s the difference?
New parents have plenty on their minds. Baby’s health. Baby’s needs. Baby’s … READ MORE
Discover Sole to Soul Footwear
We saw a need for specialty footwear and grew from there Sole to Soul Footwear … READ MORE
How a worker shortage is affecting Albertans with disabilities and their families
Disability workers say a chronic problem has become a crisis in some parts of the … READ MORE
Disease severity, walking needs may guide patients’ orthosis choice
Clinical indices measuring disease severity and the need for walking assistance may … READ MORE
Meet InReturn Strategies, a start-up intent on unlocking the value of America’s disabled workforce
The Kansas City, Kan., company connects people with disabilities ― a chronically … 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
Personalized CMT braces
Personalized CMT braces make Julie stronger! Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, is … READ MORE
The impact of ankle-foot orthoses on balance in older adults: A scoping review
Jürgen with WalkOn on stairs. Moving naturally. You can move naturally with the … READ MORE
Autistic children can benefit from attention training – new study
Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements … READ MORE
Older adults with Cerebral palsy need more, receive less physical therapy for painful medical conditions
The findings reveal a significant burden on a clinically underserved population. … READ MORE
FES and AFOs for foot drop: linking domains of patient experience
It’s natural to think in structural terms when considering the value of the … READ MORE
Disability advocates call for easier access to ‘life-changing’ technology
Assistive devices can improve quality of life, but their high cost keeps them out of … READ MORE
New Calgary coffee shop serves up opportunity for employees with intellectual disabilities
Lil E Coffee Café hires those with intellectual disabilities. Shelby works at Lil E … READ MORE
Canadian innovators use video games to help children with neuro-development disabilities
Dino Island improves attention and executive function in children with … READ MORE
Student awarded NIH Fellowship to examine balance, walking in children with cerebral palsy
Hassan Farah, a Virginia Tech translational biology, medicine, and health graduate … READ MORE
An engineer explains how to forge a career designing for disabilities
Blessin Varkey develops tech to help Indian students with cognitive disabilities. … READ MORE
Parkinson’s results beyond researchers’ wildest dreams
A treatment that has restored the movement of patients with chronic … READ MORE
‘What does this mean for us?’ People with developmental disabilities left out of vaccination planning
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution and prioritization plans roll out across Canada, … READ MORE
Pandemic has brought unexpected joy for some families with autism, ‘wake-up call’ for others
Sask. government promised to expand funding for autistic children in 2021. Declan, … READ MORE
Parents modeling physical activity help kids with developmental disabilities improve motor skills
Parents can make a big difference by modeling and supporting physical activity in … READ MORE
New program aims to train doctors on developmental disabilities
A new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other health care … READ MORE
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