F-words Publications
Publications
- Brugnaro, Beatriz Helena et al. Translation of the “F-Words Tools” into Brazilian Portuguese. Fisioterapia em Movimento [online]. 2021, v. 34 [Accessed 1 June 2021] , e34110. Available from: <https://doi.org/10.1590/fm.2021.34110>. Epub 28 May 2021. ISSN 1980-5918. https://doi.org/10.1590/fm.2021.34110.
- Soper, A. K., Cross, A., Rosenbaum, P., & Gorter, J. W. (2020). Knowledge translation strategies to support service providers' implementation of the "F-words in Childhood Disability". Disability and rehabilitation, 1–7. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1729873
- Soper, A. K., Cross, A., Rosenbaum, P., & Gorter, J. W. (2020). Service Providers' Perspectives on Using the 'F-Words in Childhood Disability': An International Survey. Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, 40(5), 534–545. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2020.1726551
- Soper, A. K., Cross, A., Rosenbaum, P., & Gorter, J. W. (2019). Exploring the international uptake of the "F-words in childhood disability": A citation analysis. Child, Care Health and Development, 1-18. doi: 10.1111/cch.12680.
- Gorter, J.W. (2019). Zes favoriete woorden (‘F-Words’) in de kinderrevalidatie. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Revalidatiegeneeskunde. February issue, 3 - 6.
- Cross, A., Rosenbaum, P., Grahovac, D., Brocklehurst, J., Kay, D., Baptiste, S., Gorter, J.W. (2018). A Web-Based Knowledge Translation Resource for Families and Service Providers (The “F-Words” in Childhood Disability Knowledge Hub): Developmental and Pilot Evaluation Study. DOI: 10.2196/rehab.10439
- Cross, A., Rosenbaum, P., Grahovac, D., Kay, D., & Gorter, J.W. (2015). Knowledge mobilization to spread awareness of the ‘F-words’ in Childhood Disability: Lessons from a family-researcher partnership. Child: Care, Health and Development, 41(6), 947-953. DOI: 10.1111/CCH.12249
- Rosenbaum, P., & Gorter, J.W. (2014) Las ‘Palabras-F’ en discapacidad infantil: Juro que asi es como deberiamos pensar! Revista Colombiana de Medicina Fisica y Rehabilitation, 24(1), 16 – 26. (Translation: Giraldo-Prieto, M., & Camden, C)
- Rosenbaum, P., & Gorter, J.W. (2011). The ‘F-words’ in childhood disability: I swear this is how we should think! Child: Care, Health and Development, 38(4), 457 – 463. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01338.x
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The F-words Poster
"The Six 'F-words' for childhood disability" poster, created in partnership with the World CP Day organization.
F-words Citation Analysis Infographic
Highlighting how the 'F-Words' are being used around the world!
Early Years F-Words Webinar Series
CanChild has partnered with Child Development Resource Connection Peel to create a series of six webinars on each of the 'F-words'.
F-Words Presentations
Since 2011, we have given over 150 presentations on the F-words around the world. Many of the presentations have been invited speaker talks/workshops. Many of the presentations have also been co-presented with youth, parents, and service providers. If you are interested in learning more about the F-words presentations, please contact our team at fwords@mcmaster.ca.
Conference Presentation Posters
The F-words in Childhood Disability: A Values Statement for Children, Families and Service Providers
Kay, Rosenbaum, Gorter, Kolehmainen & Camden
The F-words in Childhood Disability: A Values Statement for Children, Families and Service Providers
Kay, Rosenbaum, Gorter, Kolehmainen & Camden
Progressing Children’s Disability Services: The “F-words” in Action - Clare DCD Sports Group
Deidre Talty
Translation of the 'F-Words' Tools and the ICF Framework with the 'F-Words' into Brazilian Portuguese
Beatriz Helena Brugnaro, Ana Carolina de Campos, Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha
Abstract
This abstract was published in the McMaster Undergraduate Health Sciences Journal (Meducator). It was selected for publication after a poster presentation in 2019 at the International Women's and Children's Health (IWCH) Conference in Hamilton Ontario.
Abstract reference: Soper, A. K., Cross, A., Rosenbaum, P., & Gorter, J. W. (2020). Knowledge translation strategies to support service providers' implementation of the "F-words in Childhood Disability". McMaster Undergraduate Health Sciences Journal; 1(37). (Poster presentation at the Women's and Children's Health (IWCH) Conference, Hamilton, ON)
Online News Articles:
Dr. Jonathan Weiss & Paula Tablon Modica wrote an article on the F-words titled “Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Individuals during COVID-19 Times Part 3” in the Autism Mental Health blog. (May 5 2020)
TVO.org explains the F-words in an article by Daniel Kitts titled “What are the ‘F-words’ of childhood disability?” (Feb 18, 2020)
The Children’s Treatment Network highlights the F-words in the News and Stories section of their website titled “The 6 F-words for Childhood Disability Framework” (Nov 18 2019)
FASD Ontario highlights the F-words in a post on their website titled “F-words in Childhood Neurodisability” in the Support/Service section on their website. (July 3 2019)
Our Sacred Breath provides a summary of “The 'F-words' in Childhood Disability: I Swear this is How we Should Think!” by P. Rosenbaum and J. W. Gorter. (June 30 2019)
SeekFreaks utilizes the F-words as a resource in a 2019 update of recognizing ICF words. (June 19 2019)
McMaster University wrote an article on the F-words titled “Helping children with disabilities make the transition to adulthood” written by Tina Depko (Feb 5 2019)
The Cerebral Palsy Society promotes the use of the F-words in a post they shared on their website titled “F-words in Childhood Disability”. (Mar 27 2018)
The Sunday Times highlights the F-words in an article by Kumudini Hettiarachchi, titled “Changing lives with the all-important F-words” (January 29 2017)
Dr. Fiona Jones (Occupational Therapist), Australia wrote an article on the F-words, titled "The six 'F's' of therapy planning for your child" on the Source Kids website (August 15 2016)
Your Therapy Source highlights the F-words article on their blog titled “F-words in Childhood Disability” (December 23 2015)
Renee Ellis, Occupational Therapist provides an article review on the "F-words in Childhood Disability" in the ASD Connector, Child & Parent Resource Institute (September 2015, pg. 7)
Hamilton Spectator article on the F-words written by Rachael Williams, titled "CanChild focuses on the F-words" (June 28 2014)
CP Daily Living highlights the F-words in the Patient-Professional Communication section of their website, titled "Creating balance using the “Five ‘F’s in Childhood Disability" (January 15 2014)
Rehab & Community Care Medicine highlights the work of CanChild and Dr. Peter Rosenbaum in an article titled "Childhood Disability: What’s new in the 21st Century?" (Fall, 2013, pg. 37)
McMaster Children’s Hospital highlights The F-words in Childhood Disability in the CDRP Communicator (Fall 2013)
Diane Kay (F-words Parent Researcher) writes about the F-words in the Holland Bloorview Bloom Magazine, titled "Has your doctor heard about these F-words?" (March 4 2013)
Globe and Mail article written by Tralee Pearce titled "Mastering motor skills with a little mischief." Includes an interview with Dr. Peter Rosenbaum and an introduction to the F-words (0ctober 25 2012)
United Cerebral Palsy highlights the F-words in an article titled "Priorities in Cerebral Palsy Research" (June 2012)
Online Blog Posts:
Mallory Ryan, Director of Quality & Improvement for Dance Ability Movement and Chelsea Hand highlights the F-words in a "Frequently Asked Questions" post on their website. (March 17 2020)
Donna Thomson (Parent & Disability Activist), Ontario, Canada wrote a blog post on her blog The Caregivers' Living Room, which highlighted the F-words, titled “A Cool Tool For Balancing Caregiving With...LIFE” (Feb 23 2020)
Rachel Martens writes story highlighting the F-words in the Disability Stories section of the website (Dec 14 2019)
Shannon Briggs provided an article review on “The ‘F-Words’ in childhood disability: I swear this is how we should think!” in her blog the SLP Corner. (September 30 2019)
Patient Empowerment Network highlights the F-words in a blog post titled “F-words in Rare Disease” written by Rachel Martens. (June 17 2019)
Connie Johnson (Physical Therapist) mentions the F-words in a blog post she wrote titled “Teens with Cerebral Palsy Benefit from Treadmill Gait Training – A Case Story” (March 18 2019)
JoAnne Mosel (Child-Bright Patient-Partner) wrote about the F-words in a testimonial titled “Still Transitioning” on their blog. (Feb 19 2019)
A blog post highlighting the F-words titled "F-words in Childhood Disability" was posted on Illinois Lend website. (Dec 20, 2017)
Alison Morse wrote a blog post on Easter Seals Kids at School titled "The F-Words and Individual Education Plans" (February 7, 2019)
Ellie Barton (Physiotherapist), UK wrote a blog post on Children’s Physio Blogger titled “F-Words Paper – The ‘F-words’ in childhood disability: I swear this is how we should think” (April 4 2017)
Alicia Manzanas García (Physiotherapist), Spain wrote a blog post on Efisio Pediatric titled “Las sexta palabra de las F-Words,” translated as “The sixth word of the F-words” (February 24 2017)
Jessica Geboers (Patient & Disability Advocate), Ontario, Canada wrote a blog post titled “Six F-Words: Some New, Positive, F-Words To Keep In Mind” (November 11 2016)
Jennifer Johannesen (Author & Healthcare Advisor), Ontario, Canada wrote a blog post on her blog, which highlighted the F-words, titled “What could be better than patient-centred care? Here are a few examples” (October 24 2016)
Donna Thomson (Parent & Disability Activist), Ontario, Canada wrote a blog post on her blog The Caregivers' Living Room, which highlighted the F-words, titled “The Talk Disability Parents Want With Doctors” (September 3 2016)
Julie Brocklehurst (Parent-Researcher), Newfoundland, Canada blogs on the F-words on her Tiptoeing Through webpage
"The ‘F-words’ in Childhood Disability" (August 31 2016)
"F-words!" (July 20 2014)
"CP in Motion" (May 21 2014)
Emily Hayles (Physiotherapist), Australia wrote a blog post on the Move and Play Paediatric Therapy website titled “F-words in Childhood Disability” (May 25 2016)
Deepa Bajracharya (Physiotherapist), Nepal wrote a blog post on Pediatric Rehabilitation Nepal webpage titled “Disability, Nepal and F-words” (May 28 2015)
Lotta Kauhanen (Physiotherapist), Finland wrote a blog post on Terveyttä Tieteestä titled “F-words in Rehabilitation - News from the International Rehabilitation Congress" (May 12 2015)
Anika William Shewitt, Ontario, Canada wrote a blog post on The Share Space – Resources for families of children with special needs titled “Future Planning: F-words in Childhood Disability” (March 27 2013)