Olle Johansson: Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields - VIDEO

Olle Johansson is a former associate professor at the department of neuroscience, Karolinska Institute

His research focuses on the biological effects of electromagnetic fields and the potential consequences of unbridled expansion of global communications networks. He has been outspoken in his desire

Can you help with this Sibling Study? - UK

Zoe Starkie writes -

'All sibling relationships are unique. However, sibling views are underrepresented in research on disabilities. I’d love to get in touch with anyone aged 11 or over (including adults) in the UK who might like to take part in an interview about their experience

Does family quality of life get better as the years go by? A comparative mixed-methods study between early years and school-aged children with disability in Australia

By Anoo Bhopti, Ted Brown, Primrose Lentin

From the paper: ‘Many families are unprepared for the lifelong commitment of caring for a child with a disability. This journey involves continuous adaptation to new challenges. While families strive to remain positive, having a child with a disability impa

Looking beyond Body Structure and Function: ICF Foci and Who Is Being Assessed in Research about Adolescents and Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy—A Scoping Review

By Camila Araújo Santos Santana et al

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to summarize the ICF foci, looking beyond body structures and function, and to analyze who has been assessed in research about adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with CP in the phase of transition to adulthood.

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Understanding Speech-Language Pathology from the Standpoint of Families: A Systemic Analysis

by Kathryn Underwood et al

Abstract

The Inclusive Early Childhood Service System (IECSS) project is a longitudinal institutional ethnography that studies disability services in early childhood, and the interactions between these services and other systems, from the standpoint of families.

In this pa

Functioning profile and related impairments of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy - PartiCipa Brazil preliminary results

By Paula S C Chagas et al

Background

Limited information is available about functioning and related impairments of children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) like Brazil. The aim of this study is to describe the characteristics, functioning, and imp

Reconceptualizing Family-Centered Partnerships in Parent-Implemented Interventions

Paper by Harbin, Shawna G. et al

Abstract

Parents are recognized as having a significant impact on their young child’s learning and development. Parent-implemented intervention (PII) is an evidence-based practice that provides parents with ample opportunities to learn and implement new strategies th

UK Conference: Wireless Radiation: the Elephant in the Classroom

Saturday 9th November, Forest Row, East Sussex, England

The fully evidence-based conference will illuminate the science underpinning biological impacts of wireless radiation including neurological effects, the classification of radio frequency radiation as a Group 2B carcinogen, and specific vulner