Brief on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Occupational Therapy for the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, Ottawa, Nov. 2006.
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Assessing motor function of children with Down syndrome: A validation study
This study was designed to examine the reliability, validity and responsiveness of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) to describe and evaluate changes in motor function in children with Down Syndrome.
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Pilot study: Perceived competence and goal setting in young children experiencing motor performance difficulties
This was a pilot study designed to develop and evaluate a methodology to assist young children in assessing their competence in the performance of daily tasks and set goals for therapy.
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Perceived Efficacy and Goal Setting in Children with Disabilities (PEGS) Study
In the PEGS study we are examining whether young children with a disability (6-9 years) can validly self-report their performance on everyday tasks, and whether these self-reports can be used to establish and prioritize goals for occupational therapy intervention.
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Outcomes of Toddlers with Speech/Language Delays: A Follow-up at Kindergarten
This study set out to determine whether information gathered from parents and speech/language pathologists when they were toddlers are predictive of outcomes.
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Early Experiences and Participation Patterns of Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
This is a qualitative research study intended to increase the understanding of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) by examining the observations and experiences of their parents.
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Caring about Caregivers Project Newsletter
A study update from November 2003 from Caring About Caregivers.
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The meaning of play and work for young people with physical disabilities
This qualitative study involved interviewing 20 adolescents with and without physical disabilities to explore their memories and perceptions of play and work.
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The effect of parent support networks for parents who have a child with a disability
This qualitative study was designed to examine the perceived effect of parent support groups in providing parents with support, reducing their stress, and improving their ability to deal with disability issues.
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Working Together for Change: The Role of Families in Generating, Using and Transmitting Knowledge in Higher Education and Research
Children, youth and young adults with disabilities and their families currently play a crucial role in changing the attitudes and expectations of their neighbours, those in the helping professions and public policy makers.
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