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CanChild in the News

Does disability dampen teen sexuality? No! doctors say

We should not ignore the fact that teens with disabilities develop the same sexual interest as their peers. It is important to discuss friendships, relationships and sexual development with disabled teens to help them overcome the lack of equal social participation and sex education. Click here to read Dr. Gorter and Dr. Johnson's view on teen sexuality in youth with disabilities.  The editors of Holland Bloorview's BLOOM on-line magazine have generously shared a link to this article.

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

DCD occurs when a delay in the development of motor skills, or difficulty coordinating movements,results in a child being unable to perform everyday tasks.  Lisa Rivard (CanChild), along with Tomas and his mother, has recently profiled DCD on CHCH News.  CHCH has generously shared the link to the feature story. Click here to view the videoclip, and here to view other educational materials related to DCD on the CanChild website.

Focus on Function Study

A context-focused approach was one of two treatment approaches evaluated in the Focus on Function Study led by researchers at CanChild, the University of Alberta, and the Calgary Health Region. The goal of the context approach was to improve function by changing/adapting the task and/or environment around the child to improve his/her skills and abilities. Click here view the story on Global TV and here to read about it in the McMaster Daily News. Details of the Focus on Function Study can be found here.

Concussions

Occupational therapist and CanChild investigator, Carol DeMatteo, was recently featured in the McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Newsmagazine, Network. Based on her research, Carol has recommended using the term "mild traumatic brain injury" instead of "concussion" to more accurately reflect the nature of the diagnosis. Click here to read more about concussions.

Milk better than water to rehydrate kids

A recent study by Brian Timmons and colleagues (Child Health & Exercise Medicine Program and CanChild) reports that milk counters dehydration in active children more effectively than sports drinks or water. The results are to be presented at the bienniel meeting of the European Group for Pediatric Exercise Physiology later this month. The study has received international media attention. To read the story on McMaster University's Daily News, click here