PLAY
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This newsletter discusses the concepts of play and accessible playgrounds.
Creating Inclusive Communities for Children with Disabilities
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This newsletter presents the CHILD-CHII, a measurement tool that can be used to help families, rehab professionals, educators, and community organizations gather information on the resources and accessibility features of a community program or facility.
Early Detection and Intervention Toolkit for Children with Cerebral Palsy (EDIT-CP): A National Knowledge Implementation Project
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child’s brain is immature. This newsletter presents the EDIT-CP Toolkit which is designed to support clinicians to detect CP and connect children to effective early interventions.
The Jooay App: Promoting Participation in Leisure
Learn about Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,Autism spectrum disorder,Cerebral palsy,Congenital Heart Disease,Down syndrome,Epilepsy,Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder,General disabilities,Global developmental delay,High Risk Newborn,Jooay,Juvenile Arthritis,Mental Health,Traumatic Brain Injury
This newsletter presents the Jooay app, a free app that connects children with disabilities and their families to leisure opportunities.
COACHING in Childhood Disability
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Coaching interventions provide education and guidance to individuals. This newsletter describes different types of coaching for children with disability and their families, approaches that are commonly used, and the level of evidence for coaching.
Ensuring the mental health of children 5-12 years old before and after the COVID-19 pandemic
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This newsletter evaluates the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of children 5- 12 years of age and the unique challenges experienced by children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The aim is to provide recommendations to support children’s mental health during and after the pandemic.
Cerebral palsy: Strong bones, healthy kids
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Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) are at increased risk of fracturing their bones. This newsletter explains how to prevent fractures and promote strong bones in children with CP.
PREP intervention: Improving the participation of children and youth with disabilities
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Participation is not only vital to a child’s wellbeing but is globally recognized as an important outcome of rehabilitation. This newsletter provides an overview of PREP– a new evidence-based intervention that aims at improving the participation of children and youth with disability in five simple steps.
Being active with Juvenile Arthritis!
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Physical activity can be especially challenging for children living with juvenile arthritis. Learn more about how to find the right activity and encourage getting active!
Congenital Heart Disease: What do we know today?
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Understanding Congenital Heart Disease can be complex. This newsletter provides an overview of current knowledge, classification, risks and considerations for treatment.
Prematurity: Impacts for children and families
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Most parents expect a normal term birth and the NICU experience alters expectations and can be an emotional roller coaster. This newsletter provides an overview of challenges and advances in research to improve outcomes for premature babies.
Current state of stem cell treatments for cerebral palsy: A guide for patients, families and service providers
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A substantial growth in stem cell research shows promising results for Cerebral Palsy.