This piece represents collaboration, creativity, and passion for making research more accessible and meaningful, especially for youth and researchers who work as research partners. Voting for the 2025 IHDCYH Talks competition is open until midnight ET on November 30th! Vote https://ow.ly/uosk50XsVw5

This special communication presents the F-words Lens Tool, a clinical reasoning tool aimed at helping clinicians and families collaboratively identify intervention components in pediatric rehabilitation. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/wYuM50XyLfr

Want to learn more about meaningfully engaging youth in research? Join on November 26th from 12:00-1:00 PM EST to learn more about meaningfully involving youth in research! 🔗 Click here to access the Zoom link for the event: https://ow.ly/GwPt50XrmMh

Vote for the video Perspectives in Childhood Disability: Reimagining What's Possible in the 2025 Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) Talks Competition! 📢🌟 Voting will be open until midnight ET on November 30th! Vote now: https://ow.ly/vHLg50Xt53L

Do you want to learn how youth, families, and researchers can work together to create meaningful research? Join the FER-Youth Course, a FREE 10-week online program starting January 19, 2026! ⭐ Learn more → https://tr.ee/20WZuo 📌 Apply now → https://tr.ee/rlqM0g

We are excited to share the video recordings from the 2025 CP-NET Science and Family Day! Couldn’t make it to the event? We’ve got you covered! ✅ 🔗 Watch all the inspiring sessions and highlights on the CP-NET Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/cpnet

We're excited to announce a special cohort of the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, proudly sponsored by RareKids-CAN, aims to bring together learners who share an interest in or are affected by pediatric rare disease research! 📖 Learn: https://tr.ee/OJiFnJ 📝Apply: https://tr.ee/90eSMj

This study aimed to explore if there is an association between behavioural inflexibility in young autistic children and family experiences after controlling for socioeconomic status, sex of the child, and severity of their social-communication symptoms. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/49ew50XjXPQ

This paper addresses how child and family contextual factors influenced home participation of children with developmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how various factors may interact to shape children’s engagement. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/5kiy50XiEOY

The CHESTI-Study is LIVE now! Help shape the future of cerebral palsy care by completing the CHESTI-study survey and sharing what matters most for better chest health 📝 Take part here: clinicaltrials.plymouth.ac.uk/surveys/?s=C... 🌐 Learn more: www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/che...

We are delighted to announce the publication of CanChild's Annual Report for 2024! We invite you to explore the full report to learn more about our achievements and ongoing initiatives. Read it here: ow.ly/qC2E50WTXZI

This scoping review describes factors that influence implementation of telehealth in school health services. With the increase use of telehealth, it is important to determine how to best implement telehealth practices and to consider why such innovations are adopted. Read more: ow.ly/E98350Ws0A8

Dr. Wenonah Campbell and the Partnering for Change (P4C) Team are pleased to announce the new P4C Guide website that showcases a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to support successful implementation of P4C, a school-based occupational therapy service model! 🌟 Visit p4cguide.com to learn more!

The Gross Motor Family Report (GM-FR) is now available on the CanChild Shop! 🎉 To access, please visit: canchild.ca/shop/gross-m...

Congratulations to CanChild Associate Member, Stelios Georgiades, one of eight McMaster professors who have been named 2025 University Scholars! 🎉 Read more: ow.ly/9oe650WpsrT

About My Baby/Toddler is a caregiver report tool intended for children from birth-2 years or children functioning at comparable developmental levels, used to collect descriptions of child/family’s strengths and concerns related to baby/toddler development. Learn more: canchild.ca/shop/about-m...

This study investigated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the Sports Stars Brazil intervention in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It involved 18 adolescents, 8 weeks of fun, inclusive, sport-based sessions. Read more: ow.ly/9GxQ50WmuHh

The F-words for Childhood Development team recently launched its KBHN-funded Implementation Support Program with two energizing kick-off meetings! 🎉 ✨Want to learn more about the project? Visit: kidsbrainhealth.ca/kbhn_project...

About Me is a self-report tool intended for youth 12 years of age and older but can be used with younger ages. It can be used to collect narrative descriptions of a youth’s strengths and to document concerns related to areas of youth development. Learn more: canchild.ca/shop/about-me/

Celebrating two of our own: Peter Rosenbaum & Saroj Saigal have been appointed Officers of the Order of Canada. Their pioneering work in neonatology and childhood disability has shaped care for kids across Canada and around the world. 👏🇨🇦 #OrderOfCanada #pedsky #medsky #childhealth #research

This knowledge translation project aimed to understand healthcare providers’ perspectives on physical activity (PA) discussions and design a tool to support PA engagement among young people with epilepsy (YPE). Read more: ow.ly/t7im50WcXt0

Congratulations to CanChild Post-doctoral Fellow, Dr. Monika Novak Pavlic, on receiving the International Trainee Award for Excellence at the Graduate Health Plenary, awarded by the Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University!

This study protocol aims to develop and evaluate the Siblings Training, Empowerment, and Advocacy Kit (Siblings TEAKit) to support youth and young adult siblings of individuals with disabilities in discussing their roles and responsibilities. Read more: ow.ly/z87g50W94AC

This scoping review explored how capacity building is conceptualized in rehabilitation for transition-age youth with disabilities (12–30 years). Read more: ow.ly/nbzW50W2Ylj

This study explores caregiver and clinician experiences with pediatric telerehabilitation. Findings emphasize the importance of awareness of the telerehabilitation model and readiness for appointments to enhance the adoption of these services beyond the COVID19 context. Read more: ow.ly/xHt350W2Yfj

This scoping review examined the measures used, outcomes assessed, and the longitudinal impacts of disability awareness programs in schools, analyzing 72 studies from 26 countries. Read more: ow.ly/tMuF50W2Y3l

This study aimed to determine changes in parent–child interactions during the virtual Target Word program for children who are late-to-talk and whether changes in parent–child interaction were associated with parents’ participation in the virtual Target Word program. Read more: ow.ly/2pMT50W2XZg

This study identifies that of the more than 75% of Canadian children with CP who require AAC systems, only 38% actively use them, highlighting that AAC systems were not used to their full potential, suggesting limited participation in social and learning situations. Read more: ow.ly/hQ3O50W2VBE

This study explores the experiences and therapy needs of parents with infants at high risk for unilateral spastic cerebral palsy, revealing that they face stressful initial experiences and have significant information needs regarding their child's neurodevelopment. Read more: ow.ly/g1FP50VYUI2

The ASPIRE lab is recruiting 18-30-year-olds with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) for a study on participation and mental health status. ➡️ For questions and to participate study, contact Barkın Köse at [email protected]

This systematic review examines how adolescents with acquired brain injury (ABI) use computer-mediated communication (CMC) for social participation, identifying patterns of use, benefits, challenges, and existing supports. Read more: ow.ly/OCBp50VYUHP

Are you passionate about family engagement and research? Don't miss your chance to join the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Training Program, offered by CanChild McMaster University. Applications are now open and close June 30, 2025! Apply today: bit.ly/43vXrvy Learn more: bit.ly/43g8zxK

This paper emphasizes the need for competency-based training for pediatric residents to effectively care for children with medical complexity (CMC), who require specialized care due to their complex care needs. Read more: ow.ly/s7up50VVUWc

Check out the recent DMCN Podcast where authors Peter Rosenbaum and Julia Hanes reflect further on the topics discussed in their paper ‘Making visible disability the new normal in health professionals’. ➡️ Watch it here: ow.ly/8uNy50VXLXY ➡️ Read it here: ow.ly/q3LS50VXLXZ

This study aims to identify solutions that enhance the accessibility of childcare services for children with disabilities aged 0 to 5 years. The findings provide valuable evidence to inform the development of high-quality, inclusive childcare standards. Read more: ow.ly/96iq50VVTTA

This study explores the challenges faced by youth with medical complexity (YMC) and their families during the transition from pediatric to adult health care, emphasizing the need for tailored support. Read more: ow.ly/YV2G50VVTfm

This editorial highlights the underrepresentation of individuals with visible disabilities in the medical profession. Check out this podcast where authors Peter Rosenbaum and Julia Hanes reflect further on the topics discussed in the editorial: ow.ly/W2oV50VVRqZ Read more: ow.ly/Muku50VVRqY

This paper emphasizes the importance of integrating trauma- and violence-informed care (TVIC) into speech-language pathology practice. Read more: ow.ly/z7QA50VUbga

This study will aim to develop and validate a machine learning-based algorithm to assist therapists in selecting appropriate outcome measures for assessing motor developmental delay, addressing the challenges posed by cognitive load and time constraints. Read more: ow.ly/mhAj50VTwk8

The study evaluates the feasibility of a newly developed activity monitoring toolkit (AM-p Toolkit) for pediatric physical therapists (PPTs) and assesses the impact of training on their knowledge, skills and confidence. Read more: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

This scoping review examines the global landscape of school-based disability awareness programs aimed at fostering positive attitudes among students towards their peers with disabilities. Read more: doi.org/10.1080/0963...

This study investigated how rehabilitation services for youth aged 15-24 with a physical disability and mental health challenges are organized and delivered, highlighting barriers and facilitators. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

This paper describes the development and implementation of the Applied Coaching Tool (ACT) to enhance coaching competency in therapists who support parents of young children. Read more here: doi.org/10.1080/0194...

This work shows that for children with CP – their participation restriction starts early and persists into school age. It identifies higher preschool prosocial behaviour as a predictor of increased community participation at school age. Read more here: doi.org/10.1111/dmcn...

This publication highlights the role of interprofessional collaboration in fostering inclusive environments for students with disabilities. Findings suggest that integrating OT services into school life strengthens collaboration and builds capacity among teams. Read more: doi.org/10.1177/0008...

This study evaluated a capacity-building occupational therapy service for families of children with special needs. Findings demonstrate how occupational therapy can support parents, offering guidance for services aiming to strengthen family capacity in meaningful ways. Read more: ow.ly/tqzX50VNc6O

We are thrilled to share the launch of the F-Words Lens Tool, a new resource developed by Brazilian colleagues - including two CanChild Associate Members, Hércules Ribeiro Leite and Paula Chagas! 👉 Access the tool here: www.canchild.ca/en/research-...

This project will aim to explore the application of patient engagement models in youth-specific health research and to understand what constitutes meaningful engagement from the perspectives of youth and their families. Read more: doi.org/10.2196/65733

Submit your abstract (poster, oral presentation, workshop) for the International Medical Conference in Curaçao (Nov 17-20) on the theme "The Future is Now - Unleashing potential and transforming lives through inclusive rehabilitation". More information on the website: www.medconferencecuracao.com

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