Fact Sheet
Cri du Chat Syndrome arises from the absence of a particular portion of chromosome 5.
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Fact Sheet
Cystic Fibrosis, or CF, is the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians.
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Fact Sheet
Dandy-Walker Syndrome is a congenital brain malformation involving the cerebellum (an area at the back of the brain that controls movement) and the fluid filled spaces around it.
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Possible scenarios: Angie is teasing Sophia in the school yard about her clothing. Sophia is not saying anything. You can tell by Sophia’s facial expressions and body language that she is upset. As a teacher, what do you do? Paul …
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There are numerous terms used by Occupational Therapists in everyday practice. Below is a list of the most commonly used terms. Occupation – groups of activities and tasks of everyday life that are meaningful to the individual and include things …
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There are several methods of testing a child’s Communication – anything that can be understood by another person that includes talking, gestures, facial expression, laughing, crying, use of pictures, etc. Language – a systematic means for expressing and understanding thoughts. …
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Most young children have a tough time sitting still for very long periods of time. Young minds and bodies need to be kept active. However, some children are easily distracted may have a hard time focusing on one topic or …
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Developing empathy in children helps them to accept and value differences in each other and to appreciate strengths in their peers. Empathy is the ability to recognize and feel the emotions of another person (i.e., to put oneself into another’s …
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Give your child hugs/kisses throughout the day. These should not be contingent on behavioural expectations. Take time for fun, nurturing activities with your child. Examples include lotioning activities (place body lotion on your child’s hands/feet), massaging activities (gently massage your …
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Children identified as “developmentally delayed” tend to develop at a slower rate than typical children of the same age level.
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