This project, called CP-NET, will connect children with Cerebral Palsy and their families to a network of world-renowned researchers from across Ontario, and across scientific disciplines to improve the understanding of CP and accelerate the development of new treatments.
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Neurodevelopmental therapy and casting: A comparison of intensive neurodevelopmental therapy plus casting
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the combined effect of intensive neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) and casting in children 18 months to 4 years of age who have cerebral palsy.
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Lower extremity splinting for children with cerebral palsy
The purpose of this multi-centre randomized control trial was to evaluate the effects of lower-extremity orthoses on the gross motor function and performance of children with spastic CP who are not yet walking independently.
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Family-centred functional therapy
The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate a family-centred functional therapy approach to improving motor function in 18-month to 4-year old children with cerebral palsy.
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Children with Disabilities in Ontario: A Profile of Children’s Services (FCS-II)
This cross-sectional survey has been conducted as a follow-up to a study of family-centred service implementation in Ontario during the early 1990’s.
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Developing All About Outcomes, Part 2: Rehabilitation outcomes: From research into practice, making new knowledge available to service providers.
The availability of valid outcome measures and the development of techniques for individualized measures has increased over the past few years.
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Youth KIT
The purpose of this study is to obtain the ideas, perspectives, and needs of youth with disabilities, parents, and service providers for the content and design of the Youth version of the KIT (Keeping It Together), and to test the utility of the Youth KIT for youth with multiple exceptionalities.
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Developmental Trajectories of Youth with Disabilities (age 12-25 years of age): A Knowledge Synthesis
This report is the outcome of a knowledge synthesis project on developmental trajectories of youth with disabilities, ages 12 – 25 years.
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Transition into Adulthood for Youth with Disabilities: A Participatory Action Research Approach
Based on sage advice from interviewed youths
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Transition to Adulthood with Cyber guide Evaluation (TRACE)
Consistent with best practice guidelines for transition developed in Ontario, the study seeks ways to improve health service delivery to youth in transition and, in so doing, to address this important contemporary health challenge.
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