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Welcome to the August 18th edition of CanChild Today! In this issue, we feature the upcoming CP-NET conference, post-doctoral fellowship opportunity, ongoing research opportunities, featured resource, and summaries of recent publications.
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Register now: CP-NET Science and Family Day 2022! |
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Who: Everyone is welcome to join!
What: Discover the latest Cerebral Palsy research and community resources, learn from internationally renowned experts and those with lived experience, and more!
When: Thursday, October 6, 2022
Where: Online via Zoom
How: Free, registration required by Monday, October 3rd, 2022
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunity! |
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Dana Anaby, Associate Professor at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University, Scientist at CanChild and director at the ASPIRE Lab, studies the participation and environment of youth and young adults with physical disabilities in different settings (home, school, community, work).
She is currently looking for a post-doctoral trainee in the field of childhood disability to join a stimulating research environment for a one-year funded position. There is possibility to extend the training to up to two years based on available funding.
Applicants with a background in rehabilitation sciences with a special interest in participation are encouraged to apply by contacting Dana ( dana.anaby@mcgill.ca). When applying, please include a cover letter, a CV and a contact reference pertaining to your research experience. We look forward to hearing from you! |
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Do you have a child or adolescent with Cerebral Palsy between 2 to 18 years old? Would you like to participate in a measurement study to test a new instrument called Gross Motor Function Family Report? If you are interested or have any questions, please email chagasp@mcmaster.ca.
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We are looking for Canadian youth (ages 16-24) with special healthcare needs (diagnosed with a disability or chronic physical/mental health condition) to participate in an online interview about healthcare transition from pediatric to adult services during COVID-19. Contact Barb Galuppi galuppi@mcmaster.ca to participate in this research study. Click here to learn more.
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Featured CanChild Resource! |
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The Young Children's Participation & Environment Measure (YC-PEM) is a parent-completed measure that looks at the different activities of children aged 0-5 years by evaluating the level of participation and qualities of the environment in which these activities take place. The results are then to be shared with the child’s health professional and therapy team to determine any adjustments to be made to help reach goals. |
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On August 11th, CanChild members gathered to celebrate the summer with friends and family! |
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Recent Publications by CanChild Members! |
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Cerebellar Differences after Rehabilitation in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder.
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) significantly impairs a child’s ability to learn motor skills and to perform everyday activities. The cause of DCD is unknown; however, evidence suggests that the cerebellum may be involved. In this study, the authors investigated changes in cerebellar structure in children with DCD before and after 10 weeks of Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP). They found that after CO-OP intervention, grey matter volume increased in the brainstem as well as in cognitive and motor regions of the cerebellum. Additionally, improvements in movement quality predicted increases in grey matter volume in the affective, cognitive, and motor regions of the cerebellum. This is one of the first studies to show that CO-OP increases cerebellar grey matter volume, which was associated with improved movement quality. These novel findings contribute to our understanding of DCD and provide evidence for the CO-OP approach.
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Person-reported perspectives on support availability for people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec
The objective of this study was to identify the perceived availability of community support and the support needs of autistic people and people with disabilities, from both the perspectives of the individual with lived experience and from those of their caregivers at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec. A total of 315 respondents participated in a 4-min online survey. The lack of adapted services available was associated with greater stress levels in this population. The study adds that other than social support, adapted healthcare/telehealthcare and in-home support services could reduce the impact of the pandemic on the stress level of autistic people and people with disabilities. Adapted educational services and necessary equipment for online education for people without resources could reduce the impact on the stress level of caregivers. People with disabilities and their caregivers are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Public health measures of containment and mitigation need to consider their specific needs.
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