This study investigated the effect of a school-based ergonomic intervention on childrens’ posture and discomfort while using computers using a pre/post test study design. The sample comprised 23 children age 9 and 10 years. Posture was assessed with Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and a workstation assessment was completed using a Visual Display Unit (VDU) checklist. Self reported discomfort...

BACKGROUND Sleep disturbance is frequently reported in children after traumatic experiences associated with organised violence. The aim of this study was to identify specific traumatic risk indicators and modifying factors for sleep disturbance among recently arrived refugee children from the Middle East. METHODS The study group comprises 311, 3-15 year old refugee children from the Middle Ea...

This study explores the role of social workers in helping Williams Syndrome children integrate socially by addressing their behavioral patterns. Using a descriptive analytical approach, surveyed random sample childrens rehabilitation centers United Arab Emirates. Results revealed that exhibit childlike temperament, dependence on strangers, anxiety, ADHD, and difficulty understanding cues. The e...

BACKGROUND Despite many efforts, the etiology of autism remains unknown. Food allergy has been suggested as a pathogenic factor in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our aim in this study was to determine whether food allergy could be considered as a risk factor for autistic children. METHODS Thirty-nine autistic children were examined by the skin prick test (SPT), and total serum IgE was evalua...

From the second post-war period to 1950s, Pioneers of Italy Association proposed a program pedagogical activism manage holiday camps municipalities and left-wing associations. The method adopted constitutes an advanced system collaboration between adults childrens, civic training according socialist values, education methods make children understand society surrounding environment through group...