Kids’ Christmas wish lists these days are getting longer and longer. What with the continual development of digital devices and on-screen games, it is of no surprise that parents complain of more and more costly holiday gifts to get their children each year. But, what would a child diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, […]
Cerebral Palsy
Ten Ways to Inspire Happiness in Your Child
According to the National Comorbidity Survey-Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A), about 11 percent of adolescents have a depressive disorder by the age of 18. The risk for depression rises as a child gets older. The World Health Organization even announced that major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability among Americans aged 15 to 44. How […]
An Interview on Mental Health with Dr. Robin Friedlander
Enabled Kids is attending the Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Two-Day Conference (HWDD) at the Eaton Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto. We will be bringing you live blog posts from the conference venue on Nov. 12th and 13th. We had the honour of speaking to Dr. Robin Friedlander, Psychiatrist and Head of the Neuropsychiatry […]
Heartwarming Stories of the Intellectually Challenged
Enabled Kids is attending the Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Two-Day Conference (HWDD) starting today at the Eaton Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto. We will be bringing you live blog posts from the conference venue on Nov. 12th and 13th. Doctor Dorothy M. Griffiths, Professor of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University gave […]
Surprising Study Results for Kids with Disabilities
Enabled Kids is attending the Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Two-Day Conference (HWDD) starting today at the Eaton Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto. We will be bringing you live blog posts from the conference venue on Nov. 12th and 13th. Go4Kidds is one of the research groups funded by the Canadian Institutes of […]
L’Arche Daybreak: An Oasis for People with Special Needs
L’Arche Daybreak is an oasis in Richmond Hill, Toronto. It is a serene ground of well-kept natural scenery, a modern avant-garde spiritual centre and eight charming cottage style houses. The place is welcoming, calming and spiritual all at once. Besides its clear ponds, streams and state-of-the-art church architecture, L’Arche Daybreak is truly an oasis for men and […]