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Our-Kids is a "Family" of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays.

Accessible Playgrounds in the United States - Let Kids Play "Playground Directory" Accessibleplayground.net is the THE site for Accessible Playgrounds. Here you will find great resources on how to develop an accessible playground from A to Z. You will also find hundreds of examples of what other people have done. In addition, if you are heading out on vacation and want to ensure you have an accessible place to play, the site can point you in the right direction. The Accessible Playground directory and learning lab is a project of Let Kids Play.

Apraxia-KIDS - The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA) - The mission of CASANA is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia, so that each child has their best opportunity to develop speech

Hemi-Kids is an email support group where parents of children who have hemiplegia or hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy share support and information.

The mission of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network is to dramatically improve the lives of kids suffering from hydrocephalus by conducting important and field-changing, multi-center clinical research.

Speech for Kids - Online resource for speech and language therapy resources for children. Whether you're a parent looking for answers about your child's speech problems or a professional looking for online resources for speech therapy lessons, speech for kids is a an excellent resource.

Neuroscience for Kids - Types of Neurons (Nerve Cells)

Therapy and Respite Camps for kids with Autism and other Special Needs

Provides products designed specifically for special needs children. Founded by a parent, a Pediatric Physical Therapist, an engineer and an industrial designer, manufacturer in response to requests for a simple, durable line of products that work for kids and parents with special needs.

Planned study sponsored by Bloorview Kids Rehab in collaboration with Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation to evaluate the impact of a model designed to coordinate transfer of care by formally linking pediatric and adult health care services.

Most children have a preconceived notion that every day of summer should be exciting and adventurous. Children with special needs are no exception. As parents, we feel an obligation to provide our children with memorable summer breaks, without breaking the bank! Determining how to manage that day-to-day challenge can be exhausting for parents of a special needs child, especially when you factor in possible accessibility issues that may arise for children in wheelchairs or with mobility challenges.

Neuroscience for Kids - Anatomy of the Brain - Functional Divisions of the Cerebral Cortex

Bravekids.org helps children with disabilities, chronic, life threatening illnesses and special needs by providing thousands of resources & medical information on childhood conditions, plus message boards to connect children and parents to others sharing similar challenges. (You will find medical information on conditions such as autism, cancer, cerebral palsy, ADHD & ADD, just to name a few.

National professional organization representing more than 74,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.

Cascade Dafo,, Inc - www.cascadedafo.com - Helping Kids Lead Healthier, Happier Lives. Leader in design, innovation and manufacture of dynamic orthoses for children and adults. Introduced the first DAFO® (Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthoses) over twenty-five years ago.

Plum leads the way in falls safety, protective headgear, hip protectors and extremity guards, so little ones can stay active, adults independent, and caregivers can enjoy peace of mind. Patented protective headgear, hip protectors and extremity guards

Dedicated to conquering more then 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect a million Americans. Nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. Provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education

The first comprehensive comparative effectiveness clinical trial of three widely used anti-seizure drugs for childhood absence epilepsy - the most common form of epilepsy in kids - has established an evidence-based approach for initial drug therapy. Published March 4 in the New England Journal of Medicine*, data from the double-blind, randomized, comparative clinical trial fill a large information gap in the treatment of childhood absence epilepsy, also known as "petit mal" epilepsy. The research, which identifies important differences between drugs in seizure control and side effects, is expected to impact how physicians select and monitor initial therapy for children with the disorder and ultimately lead to improved outcomes.

"KidsHaveStrokes.org- provides specific information on stroke in utero, perinatal stroke, prenatal stroke, infant stroke, and stroke in childhood