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It has been previously suggested that children with autism are not more likely to have problems with their immune system. This study found that there were no major abnormalities of the immune system associated with autism.
Quality of life is defined as an individual’s personal perception of their well-being and general satisfaction with life. This study found that a parent’s view of their child’s quality of life is similar to the child’s own perceptions of their quality of life. However, disparities exist, therefore children themselves should complete quality of life questionnaires whenever feasible, so as to gain their own perspectives.
Good communication is a key part of healthcare. In this study, researchers were interested in understanding whether parents were satisfied with the way a diagnosis of cerebral palsy was communicated to them, and what factors related to that satisfaction.
Sleep disorders can have a negative effect on children’s behavior and school performance. This article explores different types of sleep problems impacting children with cerebral palsy and their families.
Classification systems are an important part of care. They help physicians assess needs. Determining subtype of Cerebral Palsy allows physicians to assess pathogenesis, type of motor impairment and burden of comorbidity associated with cerebral palsy. Alternatively, GMFCS allows physicians to measure the severity of motor impairment and helps inform the progress of treatment and rehabilitation.
The use of horseback riding can be an effective means of intervention for children with cerebral palsy and a useful addition to, or variation upon, regular therapy.
Little is known about mental deficits associated with the Fragile X permutation. In this study, the authors focused on finding out if social cognition – a mental impairment commonly associated with Fragile X syndrome – is apparent in children with a Fragile X permutation.
This study looked at the mental health and wellbeing of children with congenital heart problems and the stress levels of their parents.
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health studied brain health following heart surgery in very young infants. They found that approximately one in six of the infants showed problems in their ability to regulate blood flow in the brain.
This study looked at whether having open heart surgery as a child was linked to neurologic and motor problems later in life. To find this out, a group of survivors of infant open-heart surgery was evaluated by scientists. The scientists found that about 25% of the children had some type of neurological delay.
Children with congenital heart defects are at high risk for certain developmental delays as they reach school age. It is important that the child’s progress is carefully monitored by the cardiology team at key points in the child’s development, so that children with difficulties in particular domains can be referred to specialists for appropriate interventions and resource supports.
The purpose of this study was to describe the educational and rehabilitation services being provided to young children with heart conditions who had had open-heart surgery.