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Videogame therapy gets blind children moving

Videogame therapy gets blind children moving

Therapy involving videogames is being used in the US to increase the exercise levels of blind children.

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Over 63k injuries sustained in 17 years by kids using mobility aids

Over 63k injuries sustained in 17 years by kids using mobility aids

Over 63,000 injuries were sustained by disabled children using crutches, walkers and wheelchairs in the US between 1991 and 2008, a study has shown.

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Researchers develop treatments for children with motor disorders

Researchers develop treatments for children with motor disorders

A retired dancer who now works as an occupational therapist is currently developing a new method to analyse movement patterns in children, which she hopes will lead to the creation of more effective treatments for those with debilitating motor disorders.

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Disabled children 'are more likely to live in poverty'

Disabled children 'are more likely to live in poverty'

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Autism onset age has 'more implications than previously thought'

Autism onset age has 'more implications than previously thought'

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Children with cerebral palsy 'could benefit from cell transplants'

Children with cerebral palsy 'could benefit from cell transplants'

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Electric device 'motivates children to read more'

Electric device 'motivates children to read more'

Children who are not very enthusiastic about reading, perhaps due to a disability, can be motivated by the use of electric readers, according to an education expert.

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Kids with disabilities benefit from yoga classes

Kids with disabilities benefit from yoga classes

Disabled children in Florida are being taught the benefits of yoga.

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New therapies for children with Down's syndrome to be developed?

New therapies for children with Down's syndrome to be developed?

New therapies for children with Down's syndrome could potentially be developed as scientists have discovered a cause of the cognitive impairment and congenital heart defects that characterise the syndrome.

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Review into care of children with learning disabilities launched

Review into care of children with learning disabilities launched

Two investigations into the standards of care for children with learning disabilities were launched today (March 23rd).

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