Sometimes it’s just nice to get away from everyday life. New scenery and a change of pace can do wonders for a person’s state of mind. My husband and I enjoy traveling and exploring new areas. Last June, we went to Baltimore, Maryland, for a weekend to celebrate…
I can’t believe I’ve been away from my column for two months. These last two months were the longest I have gone without writing for at least two years. I have never been more ready to be back. I got a new diagnosis. It isn’t anything…
People with cerebral palsy who have walking difficulties are at risk of developing cardiovascular disorders and may be more vulnerable to heart problems, a study finds. Doctors should be aware of these problems and provide adequate care to these patients by…
Sitting at a buffet-style restaurant, I look around at all of the delicious food spread out in front of me. I’m starving, but I need to be patient while others are eating. My patience isn’t because I am a super-nice person (though I hope I am). Rather, I…
Urinary infections resistant to first-line antibiotics are commonly seen in Tanzanian children with cerebral palsy, an observational study concluded. Researchers say this is alarming and calls for surveillance. The study, “Prevalence and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of urinary tract infection among children with…
Children with cerebral palsy may benefit significantly over the long-term from intensive physical training that prevents deterioration of their motor skills. The study with that finding, “Factors Associated with Enhanced Gross Motor Progress in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Register-Based Study,” was published recently in the journal…
An Australian study aims to assess how well commercially available fitness monitors keep track of children’s activity, by evaluating how well they record data on children at play. Such activity is particularly important parameter in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia are looking for children,…
April is a strange month for me. Spring, flowers, and warmer weather are all associated with April — new beginnings. April pushed me to a radically new beginning 11 years ago. My first husband, an abusive man, committed suicide in 2007, unexpectedly leaving me as a single mother with…
A recent survey found that people with disabilities are engaging in job preparation and job search activities, and also are successfully negotiating barriers at work. The survey was sponsored, in part, by the Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability that strives to improve cognition, mobility and…
A new handbook to help clinicians determine the best strategies to treat developmentally challenged children who have swallowing problems was developed by a team at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The handbook, “Optimizing Feeding and Swallowing in Children with Physical and Developmental Disabilities: A Practical Guide…