The Summer Student Research Program is a good opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in research, especially those who are enthusiastic about children, family health and want to work in supervised research projects. The program is a collaboration between University of British Columbia (UBC), BC’s Children Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Care […]
child care and development
UBC Research Study
UBC Research study seeking caregivers of children with CP (12-18 months)! The study proposes to compare caregivers’ reports of sleep behaviour for Canadian children with and without CP. This online survey will take 20 minutes to answer. The survey ends December 31, 2014. All participants will be included in a draw for a $100 gift […]
Piper Time – Cerebral Palsy and the Modern Family
This is a short film by Vancouver Island-based filmmaker Daniel Martin. The film chronicles the journey of a family whose lives where changed when they found out their daughter, Piper, had Cerebral Palsy. Piper’s story is one that resonates with us because it shows the ups and downs of being a parent with a child […]
Let Kids be Kids with the Carnarvon Play for Everybody Campaign
One of the great pleasures of childhood is watching the clock hands creep up to the recess bell. The whole school explodes, pouring out excited children racing to the playground to work off the pent up energy from trying to work through arithmetic problems. Imagine for a moment, all of your friends are racing to […]
Yoga Helps 11-year-old with Cerebral Palsy
Cynthia Vallance speaks with pride about Abigayle, her 11-year-old daughter. “She’s a sprightly red-headed little doll,” Vallance said. “She is very social, very interactive, loves people.” Abbey Vallance also has cerebral palsy, and is prone to seizures. She is non-verbal, and uses a wheelchair. “A lot of physical challenges come with cerebral palsy,” Vallance said. […]
