‘He deserves to be heard’: Mother fights for non-verbal son to use preferred communication method at school
School board doesn’t recognize Rapid Prompting Method as valid form of … READ MORE
Parenting
In their own words: the frustration, stigma and emotion of walking with MS
A major Murdoch University review has found that for many people with multiple … READ MORE
Time to successful outcome vs. treatment duration in cranial remolding orthosis treatment
Michigan Cranial Reshaping Orthosis. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure Abstract … READ MORE
Physio at 3 months old – or even earlier – can really help babies with cerebral palsy
Physiotherapy isn’t just for adults recovering from injuries. Physiotherapists can … READ MORE
‘A lot of fear’: These Alberta parents hope new special education standards won’t mean segregation
Government aims to rewrite a critical document on the education of kids with complex … READ MORE
How alternative teaching models can foster inclusive classrooms
Recognizing children’s agency and giving them more control over their learning … READ MORE
I worried about being a mom with a disability. Now, I’ve embraced it — all with one hand
Finding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome … READ MORE
Opinion: In Alberta’s grab for federal cash, Albertans with disabilities pay the price
Disability advocates, allies, and organizations gather in Edmonton outside the … READ MORE
Why caffeine might hold the key to preventing sudden infant death syndrome
Vera Kratochvil photo. CC0 Public Domain by Andrew Smith, Rutgers University, June … READ MORE
‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows
Professor says public health nurses are great sources of information but need time … READ MORE
Fisher-Price Brunch and Go Stroller Toy recalled due to choking hazard
Fisher-Price is voluntarily recalling the tissue box toy sold with the Fisher-Price … READ MORE
SIDS discovery could ID babies at risk of sudden death
New School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death … READ MORE
N.B. father pens book to teach daughter about cerebral palsy
Father and daughter Jeff and Avery Somers are seen in this Apr. 26, 2023 photo … READ MORE
Thousands of toddler step stools recalled after child’s head gets stuck
Five models of Aosom Canada Inc.’s Qaba Toddler Kitchen Helper 2 Step Stool … READ MORE
Fisher-Price recalls nearly 100,000 infant swings in Canada over suffocation risk
Snuga Swings should not be used for sleep, Health Canada warns. Several models of … READ MORE
Researchers find new way to deliver treatment to infants at risk of cerebral palsy
Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, … READ MORE
Marching in with great news!
Ready To Hit The Links? Registration is now open for single players and foursomes … READ MORE
The Human Touch
From cradle to grave, touch brings us comfort, pleasure and sometimes pain, … READ MORE
Got a Bugaboo stroller? Health Canada is recalling these seats
A recall has been issued for several Bugaboo Dragonfly Stroller seats because they … READ MORE
Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate
Many infants need cranial remolding orthoses to assist in reshaping their heads. … READ MORE
Health Canada warns that Rojada Child Safety Seats may pose a risk of injury
Health Canada warns that baby car seats previously sold on Amazon.ca have an … READ MORE
New strategies needed to support parents of children with severe CP, study finds
Healthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the … READ MORE
Nieman: Pediatrician prescribes self-compassion, kindness for parental guilt
At the start of my clinical practice in 1987, I had very little appreciation of the … READ MORE
Adaptability Store – Special needs products
AdaptAbility provides children, adults and caregivers of people with diverse & … READ MORE
Bedside prognostic tool identifies infants at risk for Cerebral palsy
This case-control study evaluates a cerebral palsy prognostic tool that can be … READ MORE
What causes SIDS? Study suggests genetics may be at play in sudden infant death syndrome
The cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, continues to be a medical … READ MORE
Study finds programme to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is effective
A programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate, a £1 injection that helps … READ MORE
Tummy time, reading among recommended activities that boost babies’ motor development
Following Canadian movement guidelines could help infants hit gross motor milestones … READ MORE
Alberta parents can call Health Link with questions about their child’s development
811 now offers parents guidance about kids’ milestones. Health Link 811 is now … READ MORE
Dramatic change from pandemic brought on stress for mothers
First large-scale study of mothers shows those who experienced greatest amount of … READ MORE
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