How restrictive baby equipment can hinder development
As parents, we rely on convenient places to keep babies safe and contained, but … READ MORE
Parenting
Adolescents with cerebral palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers
“Our results are encouraging. Across 10 different areas of life, adolescents … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers
Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
New research gives parents a heads-up (on plagiocephaly)
This morning, Kennedy had her 12-week scan done at STAR. I was so excited to take … READ MORE
Crucial for health system, many caregivers are struggling financially and emotionally
Caregivers are ‘glue that keeps the health-care system together,’ … READ MORE
How does helping people affect your brain?
Study shows neurobiological effects of providing support to others. Both younger and … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum bracing – FAQs for parents
Help your child wear the brace exactly as recommended by your health care provider. … READ MORE
Alberta law to allow unwed parents to share financial burden of disabled adult children
The proposed legislation would allow parents to apply for financial support from … READ MORE
The women behind “befree zipOn” pants – on solving a design flaw for people with disabilities
Four years ago, when Nikki Puzzo haphazardly cut up a pair of her daughter … READ MORE
Dancer’s path offers hope of walking for Orchard Park boy
Easton Jordan works on his walking steps with his physical therapist Elizabeth … READ MORE
Jason DaSilva’s “The Disability Trap” is beautiful and infuriating
The acclaimed documentary filmmaker and New Mobility’s 2014 Person of the … READ MORE
Physical therapy is highly effective for infants with congenital muscular torticollis
Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a common postural deformity in infants, and … READ MORE
Flat head syndrome – what is it?
The term Flat Head Syndrome is another term for Plagiocephaly. Plagiocephaly is a … READ MORE
Special needs car seat – Transport Canada approved
The special needs 2-in-1 car seat solution helps families enjoy safe travelling. … READ MORE
Family shows solidarity with their 4-month-old who needs a helmet
Gary and Shayna Gutierrez, parents of two from San Antonio, Texas, found out last … READ MORE
Siblings of disabled people know them best. Let’s use their insight
A disabled person’s care is hugely improved if their family and providers … READ MORE
Almost half of babies have flat spot on head, but prevention is simple
Parents can take a few simple steps to prevent their baby’s head from becoming … READ MORE
Hudson gets a helmet using 3D technology
Hudson Churchill was born one month premature. Because of his particularly tender … READ MORE
How do you assess pain in children who can’t express themselves?
New research identifies priorities in identifying pain in non-verbal children with … READ MORE
Children with disabilities endure long waits for life-changing medical equipment
Bev Baker-Ajene waited so long to get an adult-sized wheelchair for her teenage … READ MORE
Young people with chronic health conditions get help transferring to adult care
Provincial project team hopes to enrol 600 people aged 16 to 21 in trial program … READ MORE
Alberta’s Transition Navigator Trial, TNT
A randomized controlled trial evaluating a patient navigator service to improve the … READ MORE
Custom home built for family of disabled nine-year-old daughter
After almost a full year of construction and six years of planning, Clare’s House … READ MORE
Low wages are driving a shortage of care providers – elders and the disabled now face a crisis in California
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 14 percent of Americans have … READ MORE
Prevalence of idiopathic toe-walking in children from birth to 10 years of age
Investigators found 79% of children who had ever been toe-walkers spontaneously … READ MORE
Calgary mom of terminally ill boy urges empathy in neighbourhood parking spat
‘I’ve had people come to my door and tell me that I needed to move the … READ MORE
Camping with cerebral palsy is fun and challenging
Camping isn’t on the top 10 list of activities for people with disabilities. … READ MORE
Federal home visiting program can be improved to better meet needs of families
Compared with other countries, the United States often falls short on many maternal … READ MORE
Edmonton day camp for children with disabilities, chronic illness receives funding boost
‘I’ve always wanted to learn gymnastics and become an athlete.’ A … READ MORE
Father helps son with cerebral palsy walk with custom 3D printed orthosis
Around the world, over 17 million people have limited control of their bodies due to … READ MORE
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