Videogame therapy gets blind children moving
by James Gadsby-Peet 1st June 2010
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
by James Gadsby-Peet 25th May 2010
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.
Researchers develop treatments for children with motor disorders
by James Gadsby-Peet 29th April 2010
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.
Disabled children 'are more likely to live in poverty'
by James Gadsby-Peet 23rd April 2010
Autism onset age has 'more implications than previously thought'
by James Gadsby-Peet 21st April 2010
Children with cerebral palsy 'could benefit from cell transplants'
by James Gadsby-Peet 21st April 2010
Electric device 'motivates children to read more'
by James Gadsby-Peet 16th April 2010
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.
Kids with disabilities benefit from yoga classes
by James Gadsby-Peet 24th March 2010
Disabled children in Florida are being taught the benefits of yoga.
New therapies for children with Down's syndrome to be developed?
by James Gadsby-Peet 24th March 2010
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.
Review into care of children with learning disabilities launched
by James Gadsby-Peet 23rd March 2010
Two investigations into the standards of care for children with learning disabilities were launched today (March 23rd).
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