PURPOSE To explore parents' views of the activities and participation of children with cerebral palsy (CP) with a range of communicative abilities and the factors (personal and environmental) that influenced these. METHODS Thirteen parents of children with CP aged 4-9 years participated in semi-structured individual interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically. ...

Young children are overrepresented in child welfare systems nationally and in Florida. Critical achievements in brain development and the development of attachment to primary caregivers, both of which are important for socioemotional development, later self-regulation, and later learning, occur during children’s early years, suggesting that young children are particularly deserving of attention...

Objectives: Cerebral palsy is the most common type of permanent movement and posture disorder in children leading to activity limitations. Childrenchr('39')s participation is influenced by their functional ability, skills, interests, and environmental factors. The objective of the study was to describe parent perception of environmental barriers to participation of children with cerebral palsy....

BACKGROUND Valuable trauma-related research may be hindered when the risks of asking participants about traumatic events are not carefully weighed against the benefits of their participation in the research. METHOD The overall aim of our population-based survey was to improve the professional care of suicide-bereaved parents by identifying aspects of care that would be amenable to change. The...

BACKGROUND Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a leading cause of permanent disability, currently affecting 20,000 Australian children. Community participation is essential for childhood development and enjoyment, yet children with ABI can often experience barriers to participation. The factors which act as barriers and facilitators to community participation for children with an ABI are not well un...

BACKGROUND Several studies have explored motivating factors for sports participation for youth, but limited data is available regarding factors motivating inner-city children to participate in sports. METHODS A consecutive sample of parents (n=100 parents) and children (n=138 children) attending a health fair in an inner-city community were surveyed regarding motivating factors for enrolling ...

Engaging in a physically active lifestyle relates positively to current health and reduces chances of chronic diseases in the future. Given escalating health care costs, it is paramount to reduce illnesses associated with a lack of physical activity and thus critical to identify factors that influence physical activity - especially in children, with the opportunity for a lifetime impact. One of...

OBJECTIVES To study children with cerebral palsy in Hong Kong, their neuroimpairment, activity limitation, and participation restriction in society. Parents' opinion on current medical and rehabilitation services was also sought. DESIGN Systematic survey using questionnaires. SETTING Four associations in Hong Kong: Child Assessment Service, Hong Kong Association for Parents of Children with...