First national data from the Brazilian Cerebral Palsy Register is now available! 🇧🇷📊
Using the framework of the ICF, the study examined epidemiology, clinical characteristics, functioning, participation, and access to rehabilitation and assistive devices.
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Check out the recent episode on the Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years Podcast! 🎧🌟
In this episode, Dr. Peter Rosenbaum and Elizabeth Chambers explore the six F‑words and how these concepts help us see and support “the whole child.”
➡️ Click here to listen: https://ow.ly/3sSL50YIUsa
This study evaluated the reliability and validity of the Dutch version of the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY), which assesses participation and environmental support across home, school, and community settings.
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This article highlights the second phase of a sequential exploratory research study that identified what supports and services Canadian children living with disabilities/health conditions and their parents/caregivers need and want, now and into the future.
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This study examined the dynamic and bidirectional association between sleep quality, sleep duration, and mood in youth with CP.
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On April 1st, students, researchers, patient partners, and community members came together to celebrate innovation in child health, with over 500 attendees and nearly 200 research projects showcased at the McMaster Child Health Research Day 2026!🌟
This study aims at identifying and mapping the literature related to the MOVE programme and to describe its content according to preselected categories, focusing on individuals with non-ambulatory cerebral palsy.
🔗 Read more: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/13/2/292
Persistent obstacles continue to limit equitable access to childcare services for children with disabilities. This study examines barriers to the accessibility of childcare services for children with disabilities aged 0 to 5 years in Canada.
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This "What If..." Guide supports service providers in navigating challenging or sensitive situations such as family crisis, differing worldviews, or systemic barriers through compassionate, flexible strategies!
🔗 Click here to access: https://ow.ly/uVe050YBj3U
Drawing on the WHO’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), this editorial highlights a shift from earlier models of disability toward a framework that recognizes the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors.
🔗 https://ow.ly/RTjc50YAPX2
This publication explores school-based health professionals' use of telehealth to deliver services for kindergarten to grade 12 students. 70 studies, were analyzed to identify what, where, when, why, how, and for whom telehealth services were provided.
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This study explored the 2-year impacts of the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course on researchers’ and family members’ engagement in neurodevelopmental disability and child health research.
Family Engagement in Research Training Program
🔗 Read the paper here: https://ow.ly/OKp950Yzcou
The purpose of this study is to describe the caregiver-reported frequency and type of sleep problems in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and to evaluate the sleep satisfaction of their child and their own sleep.
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Parents of children with EBD often struggle with their well-being. This study reviewed 13 articles on peer-led parenting programs. Findings indicate the potential for peer-led parenting interventions to have a positive impact on parent well-being.
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We invite you to join an upcoming half-day virtual workshop hosted by CP-NET! 🌟
Come learn how research, community, and lived experience can help create more inclusive opportunities for physical activity 💚
🔗 Click here to register: canchild.mcmaster.ca/surveys/
The 17th Annual INRICH Workshop will gather researchers and partners in Hamilton (May 25–26, 2026) to connect local perspectives with international solutions.
🔗 Click here for registration and to learn more: https://ow.ly/7Q0v50YvhUB
The feasibility and effectiveness of a collaborative telehealth intervention were evaluated. Mean ratings for the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and Goal Attainment Scale T-scores increased between baseline, post-intervention, and 12-week follow-up.
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This study explores the development of innovative knowledge translation (KT) practices within the Knowledge Translation Innovation Incubator (KTII) initiative, focusing on neurodevelopmental disabilities.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a high-intensity physical rehabilitation programme for children and adolescents with acquired brain injury (ABI) during inpatient rehabilitation.
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This study aims to explore the impact of peer-support programs for autistic individuals. This review examines the impact of these programs on autistic individuals and identifies key challenges and facilitators that may influence outcomes.
🔗 Read the paper here: https://ow.ly/5lBs50YrQ2O
This article presents a critical review of standardized instruments used to assess mobility-related aspects in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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This study aimed to describe Canadian caregivers’ and clinicians’ language comprehension assessment experiences and needs for children with CP and SSPI prior to soliciting feedback to advance the C-BiLLT-CAN.
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March is #CerebralPalsyAwarenessMonth 💚 This month lets raise awareness about cerebral palsy, its causes and symptoms, and the importance of research and support so individuals with CP can reach their full potential. Join us in raising awareness and go #Green4CP! #CPAM
This paper reports on the first two phases of a project to co-create and evaluate an “integrated” version of ENVISAGE, an online 5-week program designed for service providers and families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities or concerns.
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This narrative review synthesizes evidence spanning multiple sports and gross motor function levels, where parasports demonstrate measurable benefits across all domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
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This Viewpoint provides examples of how health professionals and systems can expand their interest beyond impairment-focused care to partner with families, adopt practices that promote children's perspectives, and create disability-inclusive environments.
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This study aims to describe autonomy levels and explore factors associated with participation autonomy in Brazilian young people with cerebral palsy.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the diagnostic journeys of caregivers of children with Down Syndrome diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including identifying the challenges and needs of families, the barriers, and how ASD symptomology presents.
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The purpose of this study was to develop an updated Measure of Processes of Care assessing parent/caregiver perceptions of the family-centredness of service providers’ behaviour.
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To facilitate targeted interventions for parental burnout, this study sought to explore both risk and protective factors associated with burnout as perceived by parents of children with complex care needs.
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