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Welcome! In this edition of CanChild Today, we are excited to highlight new products in the Gross Motor Function Measure family, an F-Words for Child Development podcast, learning opportunities, and publications.
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The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Criterion Test is an online tool used to evaluate a clinician’s knowledge and ability to score the GMFM.
The test involves answering 10 multiple choice questions and scoring 20 video clips of children performing a variety of GMFM items. Those who complete the test and achieve a score of 80% or more in both sections will receive a certification for using the measure.
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Discover other GMFM Products and Resources! |
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What are the "F-Words" and how do they relate to the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Framework? If you want to learn more, tune in to this podcast from WiredOn Development featuring Dr. Peter Rosenbaum.
WiredOn Development is a podcast series in New Zealand hosted by Mindy Silva. Each episode showcases knowledge and excellence in rehabilitation to inspire, inform, and encourage effective clinical practice.
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OBI Public Talk: Sleep and Brain Health! |
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Have your say in the Future of Epilepsy Research!
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The Ontario Brain Institute’s (OBI) epilepsy research program (EpLink) wants the input of Canadians living with or caring for people with epilepsy or seizures to set the priorities for epilepsy research in Canada.
If you have epilepsy or experience seizures, or if you care for or work with someone who does, we want your help in setting the priorities for epilepsy research by picking your top research priorities in a short survey.
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Your rankings in this survey will help direct researchers and research funding organizations to answer the questions that are most important to people living with epilepsy and/or seizures when planning future research projects.
This survey is open until March 7, 2021 – pick your priorities today.
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Congratulations to Meaghan Reitzel and Sureka Selvakumaran for receiving the Dr. Ian and Shirley Rowe Scholarship in Childhood Disability for 2020-2021.
The award is given to doctorate students who demonstrated academic excellence and dedication to making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families.
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Recent Publications by CanChild Members!
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A scoping review of the literature on grandparents of children with disabilities
Grandparents of children with disabilities are significant members in many families. However, professionals often do not know how to include grandparents in their grandchild’s care and/or education when parents are primary caregivers. By looking at research databases, we found that studies were mostly low-quality studies with a small number of participants. Grandparents have unique challenges in adapting to their grandchild's disability and few opportunities to interact with professionals regarding their grandchild's disability and functioning. No interventions designed to support grandparents were identified in the research literature. Future studies should examine grandparents’ support needs while acknowledging their cultural, religious and demographic factors.
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A Review of MRI and Exercise Treatment for Improved Concussion Diagnosis and Recovery
Despite symptoms, concussed children and adults may return to activity and sport prior to a full recovery. For years, routine medical imaging techniques were unable to detect post-concussion brain damage but advances in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology can now indicate brain damage from concussion. In terms of recovery, rest has been the long-standing prescribed concussion treatment; however, light exercise, which does not induce symptoms, can be a safe and effective treatment option. Authors: Danielli E, DeMatteo C, Hall GB, Noseworthy MD. Crit Rev Biomed Eng. 48(5):261 – 283 (2020) DOI: 10.1615/CritRevBiomedEng.2020034991
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Quality of life (QOL) narratives of growing up with epilepsy from youth and family perspectives
This study unified the seemingly contradictory messages about growing up with epilepsy. Reflection of youth with epilepsy about their childhood showed a shift in perspective about the future. Initially, parents worry about their child’s future based on their seizure or learning abilities. But as youth reach early adulthood, they become concerned about post-secondary education, potential partners, and long-term independence. Meanwhile, families are more positive about their child’s ability to manage challenges despite their seizures. Another interesting finding is that youth recommended that parents allow children and teenagers to make their own mistakes, while families presented compelling reasons to restrict their children. Authors: Fayed N, Garrone JN, Russell DJ, Ronen GM. Epilepsy Behav. 2021 Jan;114(Pt A):107613. DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107613. |
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