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 […]
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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 […]
XBox One Kinect as Therapy for Cerebral Palsy Children
The motion sensors in the Xbox One Kinect is able to assist in cerebral palsy rehabilitation at the Bloorview Research Institute in Canada. Researcher Elaine Biddiss explains that children with cerebral palsy tend to have difficulties extending their wrists, elbows and shoulders, and the use of Kinect would allow the children to perform these exercises. Kinect is […]
Study: 25% of Children with Cerebral Palsy have Chronic Pain
More than a quarter of children and teens with cerebral palsy have moderate to severe chronic pain, most commonly from hip dislocation and dystonia, according to a study published in Pediatrics. Researchers said that the pain often is under-recognized and under-treated, and that clinicians should be aware of the causes of pain and be proactive […]
The ‘F-words’ in Childhood Disability
The paper reflects a more modern take on ability/disability and how we measure it. Unfortunately we will always have to measure functional abilities in some way to determine what kinds of supports people need to live their lives. The ‘F-words’ in Childhood Disability Download File
