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Parenting > Adulthood
Transition from High School: A Year-by-Year Timeline for Planning Adult Life
...out, the school hasn't mentioned Vocational Rehabilitation, no one has raised guardianship, and the Medicaid...it. I've spent a career watching two systems, pediatric medicine and special education, hand a young...service systems your family may need: Vocational Rehabilitation, the state developmental...
Research > Assistive Tech
Brain-Computer Interfaces for Children Who Can't Speak: Research, Reality, and How to Access Trials
...Here's what's real. The FDA approved the first wearable BCI for stroke rehabilitation in April 2021. Research into communication applications for children...separates what's available now from what's being tested, explains why pediatric BCI design is fundamentally different from adult applications, and shows...
Assistive Tech > Hardware
Robotic-Assited Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto is planning the first ever clinical trial of robot-assisted...been used for adults, but this machine in Toronto is the first one for pediatric use. It works by helping a child stand upright, and the robotics move...
Therapies > Occupational
Occupational Therapy
...participate in activities of daily life. Pediatric occupational therapists work in...systems. Some examples include: pediatric intensive care units, rehabilitation...pediatric intensive care units, rehabilitation units, private clinics, and schools....units, private clinics, and schools. Pediatric therapists work with children and...
Health > Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine for Special Needs: A Parent's Guide to Evidence, Safety, and Decision-Making
...80% of parents reporting it helped. Acupuncture has 16% acceptance in rehabilitation settings. Most parents don't disclose CAM use to their pediatricians....don't disclose CAM use to their pediatricians. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends open conversation about complementary therapies, but the data...
Research > Genetics
When Genetic Testing for Autism Finds Nothing: What a Negative Result Means
...is one page long and says, in careful clinical language, that the lab found nothing to tell you. That page is one of the most misread documents in pediatric genetics. It does not say your child has no genetic cause. It says that the specific test that was ordered, read against the reference databases as...
Therapies > Speech
Virtual Speech Therapy: Does It Work as Well as In-Person Sessions?
...can evaluate before committing. What the Research Shows. Telehealth speech therapy has been studied longer than most parents assume, with adult and pediatric outcome data going back over a decade and accelerating sharply after 2020. The consistent finding: children working on articulation and expressive...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Mobility Equipment Maintenance: Keeping Wheelchairs and Walkers Safe
Routine maintenance checklist for pediatric wheelchairs, gait trainers, and walkers to prevent breakdowns and ensure safety.
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Trexo Robotic Gait Trainer: What Families Should Know About the Technology
...device does, who it helps, what the research says, and what it realistically costs to access. What the Trexo Robotic Gait Trainer Is. Trexo is a pediatric robotic gait trainer designed for home and clinical use. It supports children as young as 18 months and up to 100 pounds. The device consists of motorized...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Adaptive Strollers vs. Wheelchairs: Which Mobility Device Does Your Child Need?
Your pediatric therapist just suggested it's time to transition from your child's adaptive stroller to a wheelchair. Your child is four years old, still working...
News > Research
The FDA Just Gave a Rare Pediatric Gene Therapy Its Fastest Regulatory Track. Here's What Families of Children with NGLY1 Deficiency Need to Know.
FDA grants RMAT designation to GS-100 gene therapy for NGLY1 Deficiency based on early clinical improvements in motor function.
Assistive Tech > Mobility
When to Replace Your Child's Wheelchair: Fit Indicators and Insurance Timeline
...six months ago now leave your child's feet dangling. These signs indicate safety issues and confirm that your child has outgrown their wheelchair. Pediatric wheelchairs have a limited lifespan not because they wear out, but because children grow. Unlike adult wheelchairs expected to last five years or...