Evidence Based Resources for Pediatric Therapists

01/09/2026

01/08/2026

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Therapists! When assessing a baby with Torticollis, do you often notice any of these symptoms as well? Each of these could be indicators of a potential Myofascial Restriction. This is why a full-body assessment for Torticollis is necessary, every time! Get inside the mouth to see what else may be going on besides just neck tightness! You make be initiating every tension reduction strategy you can think of, but if the mouth isn’t addressed, tension will stay the same.

Did you know we have a new continuing education course “Tethered Oral Tissues” that takes a deep dive into all things related oral restrictions? Check out Part 1 and 2 on our website!

01/08/2026

Two sessions for the F-words Foundations Online Workshop are still available!🌟

Join our interactive 3-hour F-words Foundations Workshop and explore how to bring the F-words for Child Development—Functioning, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends, and Future—into everyday practice and life.

Through guided discussions and real-world examples, you’ll deepen your understanding of the F-words framework and learn practical ways to apply it in your work, home, or community setting.
This workshop is designed for both professionals and families, creating a shared space to learn, connect, and collaborate on supporting children and youth in strengths-based, family-centred ways.

🗓 Workshop Dates:
January 22, 2026: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
March 12, 2026: 12:00 PM – 3 PM EST

📢 Presenters include Dr. Peter Rosenbaum, Rachel Teplicky and Danijela Grahovac.

➡️ Families, caregivers, and persons with lived experience: Registration is FREE of charge! Click here to enrol: https://ow.ly/muEM50XT973

➡️ Service providers: Register here through the CanChild Shop: https://ow.ly/i7pl50XA3A2

Service providers from low- and middle-income countries can be eligible for a discount promo code. Contact us by email at ccstore@mcmaster.ca with your information, including your country and profession, and we will reply promptly!

01/08/2026

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of repeated botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) injections on gross motor function over 3 years in ambulant children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Results indicated that repeated BoNT-A injections over 3 years were not associated with improvements in gross motor function or passive ankle dorsiflexion range in young children with spastic CP functioning in GMFCS levels I to III compared to a comparison group not receiving BoNT-A.

🌟 CanChild Co-Authors: Darcy Fehlings, Peter Rosenbaum, F. Virginia Wright

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/sUNm50XT1Gv

01/06/2026

Join Weinfeld Education Group for our next FREE, 1-hour webinar concerning “Transitions to the Next Level - Preparing for the Next School Level” on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7pm EST.

This webinar brings together McLean School, The Lab School of Washington and Fusion Academy moderated by WEG’s Managing Director Rachel Wills and WEG Educational Consultant Kris Hayden to learn about the factors that affect the transition from elementary school to middle school and middle school to high school.

Weinfeld Education Group is a team of student-centered, special education experts who work collaboratively with parents and all involved professionals to ensure that every student is making progress toward reaching his or her unique potential.

We currently serve students and families in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, including Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Eastern Shore.

👉🏽 Register for the FREE Jan. 20th webinar at
https://bit.ly/3Romkn6 .

Interested in exploring how WEG can support your child?

💙 Schedule a free consultation with WEG’s CEO Rich Weinfeld by emailing parentsupport@wegadvocacy.com .

Learn more about WEG’s advocacy, educational assessments and social-emotional services at www.WEGadvocacy.com .

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01/06/2026

Many youth and young adults with complex health care needs receive little or no transition preparation to adult providers (CDC), especially with regards to mental health needs. Children with medical complexity face extra barriers (fragmentation, lack of adult providers, and inadequate training). Find out why in our e-course “Mental Health Care in Adolescents and Young Adults.”

Register Here: https://www.aacpdm.org/professional-opportunities/ecourses/20252026-lifespan-ecourse

12/19/2025

Why aren’t more parents reading to their kids?

A new article from The74 says it’s not just time, it’s also tech. Screens are everywhere. For many young parents, reading feels like school, not fun.

"When we introduce screen time very young, and we don’t manage the amount of time children are spending on screens, … it can be difficult for children to transition from such an exciting medium to a medium like a book that may initially feel not as exciting" - Rebecca Parlakian, Senior Director of Programs, ZERO TOTHREE

But when kids miss out on daily reading, they miss out on a lot: vocabulary, focus, social skills. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4rD4EVR

12/19/2025

Perinatal brain injury can result in long-term neurodevelopmental sequelae. To examine the most significant consequences from a patient perspective, this questionnaire study explored the strengths and difficulties in daily functioning after perinatal brain injury, by child self-report and parent-proxy report. Difficulties were reported by 91% of participants and 76% of parents. Both parents and participants often mentioned difficulties with cognitive functioning including attention, memory, and processing speed. Furthermore, parents described social skills and movement difficulties, while participants mostly reported learning difficulties. Half of the parents reported that the difficulties significantly impacted their families' daily lives. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive consideration of these challenges in care and research.

🌟 CanChild Co-Authors: Jan Willem Gorter and Marjolijn Ketelaar

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/rhnr50XLFTi

12/18/2025

Thank You APTA 💪🏼👍

12/16/2025

New children's book highlights disability, friendship, joy and the F-Words! 🌟

"Joy on Joy" by CanChild Associate member Rae Martens is a heartwarming children's book that invites young readers to explore the meaningful connections between friendship, joy, and the realities of living with disability.

This charming story encourages children to embrace differences while discovering the power of positivity and resilience.

The F Words are referenced at the end of the story as an opportunity for parents and kids together to learn more about the framework.

➡️ Purchase it here: https://ow.ly/IEfr50XFZeC

11/11/2025

We're excited to announce a special cohort of the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, proudly sponsored by RareKids-CAN. This means course fees are covered for eligible participants.

This cohort aims to bring together learners who share an interest in or are affected by pediatric rare disease research, including patients, families, researchers, and trainees.

Course Highlights:
✅ Earn a McMaster University Certificate of Completion
⏰ ~30 hours of learning: 4 x 2-hour Zoom sessions + online group activities
📅 January 17 - March 19, 2026
📖 Learn more: https://tr.ee/OJiFnJ
📝 Apply now: https://tr.ee/90eSMj
Questions? Contact fer@mcmaster.ca