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The Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention enjoys widespread use as a clinical treatment
for stuttering in children. This program uses an operant method, whereby parents are trained
to systematically praise their children for fluent speech.
The main aim of this study was to determine if children with a language delay are likely to also have a motor delay when they are school age. This study suggests that motor difficulties are common in children who initially present clinically with only a delay in language skill development.
Positional plagiocephaly is an asymmetric flattening of the back of the skull, which may relate to prolonged positioning on the back. It is believed that infants with plagiocephaly may have less exposure on their tummy when awake, and therefore fewer opportunities to practice extensor movements against gravity such as lifting the head and trunk. This may influence early gross motor milestone development.
This study examined the level of involvement in leisure activities for children 6-12 years of age with cerebral palsy (CP). The Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment was the evaluation tool used, and was carried out in children who were able to actively participate in completing this measure. Results showed that children with CP are actively involved in a wide range of leisure activities, although they were less likely to participate in social and active-physical activities, when compared to typically developing peers.
This study described the frequency of cerebellar hemorrhage in premature infants. Learn about the factors that increase the risk for cerebellar hemorrhage and the methods used to detect it.
It has been previously suggested that children with autism are not more likely to have problems with their immune system. This study found that there were no major abnormalities of the immune system associated with autism.
Quality of life is defined as an individual’s personal perception of their well-being and general satisfaction with life. This study found that a parent’s view of their child’s quality of life is similar to the child’s own perceptions of their quality of life. However, disparities exist, therefore children themselves should complete quality of life questionnaires whenever feasible, so as to gain their own perspectives.
Good communication is a key part of healthcare. In this study, researchers were interested in understanding whether parents were satisfied with the way a diagnosis of cerebral palsy was communicated to them, and what factors related to that satisfaction.
Sleep disorders can have a negative effect on children’s behavior and school performance. This article explores different types of sleep problems impacting children with cerebral palsy and their families.
Classification systems are an important part of care. They help physicians assess needs. Determining subtype of Cerebral Palsy allows physicians to assess pathogenesis, type of motor impairment and burden of comorbidity associated with cerebral palsy. Alternatively, GMFCS allows physicians to measure the severity of motor impairment and helps inform the progress of treatment and rehabilitation.
The use of horseback riding can be an effective means of intervention for children with cerebral palsy and a useful addition to, or variation upon, regular therapy.
Little is known about mental deficits associated with the Fragile X permutation. In this study, the authors focused on finding out if social cognition – a mental impairment commonly associated with Fragile X syndrome – is apparent in children with a Fragile X permutation.