Children with one arm weakness need to learn ways to adapt so that they can accomplish everyday tasks. Find tips and strategies for daily activities.
Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.
Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they perform school, work, and computer-based work in their own way.
Sheriauna is a young adult who is a below-the-elbow amputee. In this video, she demonstrates how she applies her makeup.
Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they do home, school, work, and leisure activities in their own way.
Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they perform meal preparation and dining activities in their own way.
An elbow flexion contracture can happen as a result of a brachial plexus injury at birth. Find out what causes this contracture and what the different treatment options are.
A brachial plexus operation is performed to repair damaged nerves. Learn about how to prepare your child for surgery and take care of them at home.
There are many reasons your child might need rehabilitation therapy. Learn how occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help your child.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect a child's movements and posture.
This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and their caregivers. It is designed to help teens learn how to better manage and live with sickle cell pain.
Learn about the development of writing skills at different stages.
Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.
An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of this sudden partial facial paralysis.
This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and is designed to help you learn how to better manage and live with your sickle cell pain.
Learn about the everyday activities, like playing games, you can do with your young child to help develop their math skills.
Practical tips for parents to nurture spatial reasoning skills in their child.
Mark Family Literacy Day by learning the reading and writing tasks a child can normally complete at different ages and stages.
Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.
Learn about dystonia, a brain disorder that causes muscle stiffness and abnormal postures.
Teenagers with phenylketonuria (PKU) face the unique challenge of balancing their health with their growing independence. Read about how you can support your teen with PKU.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Occupational therapy can be beneficial for children and teenagers with JIA. Find out what an occupational therapist does and about common occupational therapy services, such as assistive devices and splints.
Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Learn what they do and how they can help your child.
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