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Fall 2023
Cerebral palsy occurs due to brain injury during the fetal period or after birth resulting in movement and posture impairments that affect the individual’s functional ability in daily life. Ankle Foot Orthoses are often prescribed, in combination with other interventions, for children with...
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Exploring self-efficacy as a predictor of activity behaviours in children with cerebral palsy
DownloadFall 2019
Children with physical disabilities spend most of their time sedentary and often experience barriers to physical activity participation. Increased sedentary behaviour has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life and conversely, increased physical activity is...
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2005
Miller, B., Bentz, B., Lynch, C., Cook, A.M., Harbottle, N.
A robotic arm system was developed for use by children who had very severe motor disabilities and varying levels of cognitive and language skills. The children used the robot in a three-task sequence routine to dig objects from a tub of dry macaroni. The robotic system was used in the child’s...
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The Effects of Changes in Vocal Loudness on Measures of Speech Physiology in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Typically Developing Children
Download2018-04-01
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can involve the speech motor control in a large percentage of those having the disorder. This study aims to describe respiratory and laryngeal subsystems involved in speech motor control in children with CP by investigating one of the...
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Understanding the Neurological and Functional Development of Children with Critical Congenital Heart Disease
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Critical congenital heart disease (cCHD) encompasses the most severe forms of congenital heart defects. To survive, infants with cCHD must undergo complex cardiac surgeries (CCS) in early life. Thanks to continuous improvements in the overall care of these children, survival rates have improved...