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The Six F-Words for Child Development

The Six F-Words for Child Development

12/12/2022

Learn more about the evidence-based CanChild ‘F-Words’ framework for supporting childhood development in this infographic created by Leckey, part of the Sunrise Medical Family.  This family-friendly downloadable PDF resource can help professionals working with children with special needs to communicate with families and other team members as part of a holistic care plan.

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Early Intervention: Activities at Home to Support Development

Early Intervention: Activities at Home to Support Development

07/10/2021

This quick guide will provide early developmental activity ideas to help promote physical, social, perceptual, and cognitive development in a variety of positions.These activities are ideal to be completed with the Leckey Early Activity System. However, if you do not have this equipment, you can improvise with rolled up towels and firm pillows to provide the support required.

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Paediatric Seating System Assessment

Paediatric Seating System Assessment

19/04/2021

Seating systems are a vital part of 24-hour postural management programs. They provide a stable and functional position for children to access their surroundings and engage with everyday tasks. However, seating systems are only beneficial if they fit correctly.

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Pediatric Standers: At-Home Activities

Pediatric Standers: At-Home Activities

19/04/2021

Standing is hugely beneficial for the body: from increasing bone mineral density to improving breathing and digestion. From offering pressure relief to providing a change of position or a stretch, there are numerous reasons to stand. While we know the many benefits related to children consistently utilizing a standing frame as part of their daily routines, it's likely children simply do not know or care about these benefits, however important they may be!

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Powered mobility devices assessment and cognitive impairment: a systematic review

Powered mobility devices assessment and cognitive impairment: a systematic review

20/11/2019

Often, when we evaluate a powered mobility device (PMD) for a child with disabilities, as well as motor issues we must also consider cognitive issues. Many clinicians ask themselves how to get around these issues, and often ask certain questions:Can children with cognitive impairments access these mobility technologies? Are there tools that can help clinicians in the evaluation of powered mobility devices? What are the tricks you can use to personalise the power wheelchair (PWC) and improve safety?This position paper aims to answer these questions via a systematic review of the scientific literature, and accompanying discussion of the results.

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