GMFCS-E&R Family and Self Report Questionnaire - 12 to 18 years

The Gross Motor Function Classification System Expanded & Revised (GMFCS-E&R) Questionnaire - Family and Self Report is now available for the age band 12 to 18 years! Click here to view. (Posted on November 29, 2011)

Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: At home, at school, and in the community

This recently updated booklet was designed to help parents and educators identify and manage school-aged children who are demonstrating movement problems typical of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD).  It is available in  English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, and now in Hindi and Punjabi!  Click here to view other educational materials related to DCD. (Posted on November 11, 2011)

The 'F-words' in Childhood Disability

Peter Rosenbaum and Jan Willem Gorter have published a paper outlining the 'F-words' in childhood disability: function, family, fitness, fun, friends and future! They package these 'fundamental' concepts into the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (the ICF). To read the abstract, click here. To view and listen to a presentation on this topic, click here. (Posted on November 4, 2011)

Transition to Adulthood

The November 2011 issue of Child: Care, Health and Development is a special issue focusing on transition to adulthood. The publisher has generously made the issue available for free on their website until December 31, 2011. Click here to link to this issue on-line.  (Posted on November 4, 2011)

Physical Activity and Health-Related Fitness: Newsletter

This newsletter is written specifically for families of young children to help answer some of their questions about health-related fitness. Physical activity guidelines for preschoolers are included as well as fun Fall activities. Click here to view the October 2011 newsletter written by the Child Health & Exercise Medicine Program. (Posted on October, 21, 2011)

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and CanChild in the News!

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.

Move & PLAY Presentations Posted

The aim of the Move & PLAY study was to gain a better understanding of the child, family, and service delivery factors that support the development of movement abilities, self-care skills, and play of preschool children with cerehere to view the Move & PLAY study presentations. (Posted on September 14, 2011)

Measure of  Processes of Care (MPOC) - Traditional Chinese Translation

The Measure of Processes of Care - 20-item version for parents (MPOC-20) is now available in Traditional Chinese. Click here to view MPOC-20 in Traditional Chinese. (Posted on July 25, 2011)

Preschooler focus: Physical Activity and Motor Skill Development: Newsletter (July 2011)

This newsletter is written specifically for families of young children to help answer some of their questions about physical activity and motor skill development. Recommendations to promote physical activity and gross motor skill development are outlined. Click here to view the July 2011 newsletter written by the Child Health & Exercise Medicine Program. (Posted on July 21, 2011)

GMFCS E&R - Czech Version

Gross Motor Function Classification System - Expanded & Revised Version (GMFCS E&R) is now available in Czech. Click here to view this new Czech version, or click here to view all versions of the GMFCS E&R. (Posted on July 5, 2011)

Measure of  Processes of Care (MPOC) - Spanish and French Translations

The Measure of Processes of Care - 20-item version for parents (MPOC-20) is now available in Spanish and French. Click here to view MPOC-20 in Spanish, and to view MPOC-20 in French. (Posted on June 30, 2011)

Keeping Current - Hospital-based Comprehensive Care Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Children with Special Health Care Needs are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioural, or emotional condition and also require health and related services.  These children are known to have more frequent hospitalizations, admissions to intensive care, school absences, frequent medical errors, poor care coordination, and overwhelming challenges for their families. This Keeping Current by Eyal Cohen and colleagues summarizes a review of the literature investigating the impact of hospital-based programs that are meant to provide comprehensive care for Children with Special Health Care Needs.  Click here to read more. (Posted on June 16, 2011)

GMFCS E&R - French Version

Gross Motor Function Classification System - Expanded & Revised Version (GMFCS E&R) is now available in French. Click here to view this new French version, or click here to view all versions of the GMFCS E&R. (Posted on June 15, 2011)

GMFCS E&R - Traditional Chinese Version

The Gross Motor Function Classification System - Expanded & Revised Version (GMFCS E&R) is now available in Traditional Chinese. Click here to view this new Chinese version, or click here to view all versions of the GMFCS E&R. (Posted on June 1, 2011)

GMFCS Family Report Questionnaire - Farsi Version

The Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Questionnaire - Family Report is now available in Farsi. Click here to view this new Farsi version, and to view all other versions of the GMFCS Family Report. (Posted on May 16, 2011)

Keeping Current - Bullying Risk in Children with Disabilities: A Review of the Literature

Research shows that children with disabilities are vulnerable to being bullied. In this Keeping Current by Wenonah Campbell and Cheryl Missiuna, evidence is summarized about the risk of being bullied for school-aged children with three very common disabilities: Developmental Coordination Disorder, Specific Language Impairment, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. To assist parents, teachers, and healthcare providers recognize and respond to the signs of bullying, a link is provided to the Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet) website where evidence-based resources about bullying are available. Click here to read more. (Posted on May 12, 2011)

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