CanChild, in partnership with NeuroDevNet, is pleased to offer a one-hour webinar that aims to provide attendees with the essential understanding required to read a study with a critical eye.
Communication Technology for Children with Cerebral Palsy
CP-NET is proud to present “Communication Technology for Children with Cerebral Palsy”, a webinar highlighting new research and technologies that aim to assess and support a child’s ability to communicate.
Communication for All
Check out our newest video about communication in non-verbal people with CP
Caring About Caregivers
Through this research, we are investigating how various child and caregiver characteristics impact the health of primary, informal (unpaid) caregivers (usually parents).
Canadian child development organizations lead research in innovative supports for making practice changes based on evidence
Administrators in the study reported that knowledge brokering appears to be an efficient strategy for providing educational opportunities that enable integration of new ideas into everyday practice.
Casts, Splints, and Orthoses – Upper Extremity Review of effectiveness literature for children with neurological disorders
Children who have a neurological condition, such as cerebral palsy or brain injury, often have difficulty moving their body. Muscle spasticity is one of the most common reasons for this difficulty.
Child and youth participation in leisure activities: Does the environment make a difference?
n this Keeping Current, we explore the impact of the environment on the participation of children and youth who are living with a disability.
Checking Up and Checking In: Partnering with Families of Children with Cerebral Palsy (Video)
A video inspired by the parent members of the On Track study team.
Bringing the ‘F-Words’ to Life: How are families and service providers using the ‘F-words’ in practice?
A CP-NET webinar highlighting ‘F-word’ in Childhood Disability resources and strategies for implementing the concept at home and in clinical practice.
Cerebral Palsy and Mental Health
Mental and physical health are deeply interconnected. While chronic health conditions such as Cerebral Palsy (CP) can increase the risk of developing anxiety or depression, untreated anxiety or depression can also contribute to poor physical health.