Topic

Paediatrics research

Everything we have read on paediatrics. Each paper is summarised from the full article rather than its abstract, so the limitations and the funding are in there too.

7 papers

• Occupational therapy international · 2026 · OtherValidity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the My Family's Accessibility and Community Engagement (MyFACE) Tool.A 9-item questionnaire asking families of disabled children about community access barriers now has a validated Turkish version. It produces a single score and can be used in Turkish-speaking settings to identify which barriers — transport, stigma, physical access — are limiting a family's participation.
• Child: care, health and development · 2026 · SurveyStrengthening School-Based Support Systems for Children and Youth With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A National Survey of Canadian Parents.A national survey of 488 Canadian parents of children with DCD found only 17% had a school-based therapist and 75% paid for therapy out of pocket. Assume the school system is not providing adequate motor support and advocate for services.
• Occupational therapy international · 2026 · PilotFeasibility of a Home-Based Occupational Positioning Program for Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Preliminary Study.A home-based positioning program for children with spastic cerebral palsy was feasible — high attendance, high satisfaction, no dropouts — but with only 5 children and no control group, it cannot tell you whether the program actually improves function.
• Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2026 · Qualitative'Let's Just Hope for the Best': A Photovoice Study Exploring the Impact of Covid-19 Restrictions on Children With Intellectual Disabilities in the UK.Thirteen children with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities described lockdown as a time of anxiety, lost routines, and fear of the virus. They found comfort in sensory activities, special interests, and family time. Their unease continued after restrictions ended, especially around returning to school.
• Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2026 · Systematic ReviewInclusion of Participants With Limited English Proficiency in Autism Research.A systematic review of 1,007 autism studies found that only 19% included participants with limited English proficiency, and just 18% of randomized trials did — meaning most intervention evidence may not apply to your LEP patients.
• Occupational therapy international · 2026 · SurveyExperiences and Perceptions of Interprofessional Collaboration Among Spanish Optometrists and Occupational Therapists: A Cross-Sectional Study.A survey of 138 Spanish optometrists and 148 occupational therapists found that collaboration between the two professions is rare, informal, and dependent on individual initiative. Where it does occur, satisfaction is high, but clear referral pathways and organisational support are largely absent.
• Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2026 · QualitativeSystemic Barriers and Emotional Complexities in the Transition to Adulthood: The Lived Experience of Parents of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities in Italy.Seventeen Italian parents of adults with intellectual disabilities describe a 'total void' after school ends: no clear employment path, fragmented services, and they must coordinate everything alone. The emotional toll — exhaustion, frustration, powerlessness — runs alongside pride and determination.