Children with Physical Disabilities

Follow the links below to find information about children with physical disabilities.

Novita Children's Services also has information on a range of physical disabilities that can affect children and related support services.

Updated November 2011

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Title:   Home
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Novita Children's Services (formerly the Crippled Children's Association), providing therapy, equipment and home support services to South Australian children and young people with physical disabilities.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Eating and drinking
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Common mealtime issues for children with physical disability are described in detail together with the way that Novita speech pathologists handle such issues. Lots of practical ideas are provided regarding the best foods and the best ways of preparing such foods, as well as suggestions for mealtime equipment, oral stimulation and mealtime communication.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Safety with transfers and lifting
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The importance of safe lifting for people handling children with physical disability is explained and the common causes of back pain listed. Some suggestions are provided for how to look after one's back including the use of special lifting equipment.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Leisure and recreation
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the importance of leisure activities for children with physical disability together with information about services that assist children and families to find suitable activities that welcome disabled people.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Disabilities - children and everyday activities
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   You can help your child with physical disabilities to communicate and move. Daily activities, such as dressing and bathing, encourage your child's development. Playtime can make communication and movement fun.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Service groups
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided that describes how therapy groups can be of benefit to children with physical disability as well as their parents and carers. The different types of groups offered by Novita are explained.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Better Start
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the Better Start program that provided early intervention funding of up to $12,000 (to a maximum of $6,000/financial year) per eligible child.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Child and Adolescent Service
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the range of services provided by the Novita Child & Adolescent Service - a service supporting children and young people between 8 and 18 years of age and their families.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Nutrition and dietetics services
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the service provided by Novita dietitions to children with physical disability to help them with problems they have with diet and food and drink intake.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Early Childhood Service
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the range of services provided by the Novita Early Childhood Service - a service supporting children up to the age of 8 years of age and their families.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Our service commitment
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The principles and philosophy that drive the way that services are provided by Novita and the commitments Novita gives when providing services.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Physical disability - resources
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A list of resources for families of children with a physical disability
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Walking tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Walking is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. Start your walking program gradually, increasing length and pace as you get used to it. These tips will help you prepare and get organised so that regular walking becomes a part of your lifestyle.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Technology
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The benefits of technology for children with a physical disability are explained. Information is provided about where technology can be obtained, who pays for it and what to do if the right item of technology is not available.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Toy and resource centre
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The services provided by the Novita Toy and Therapy Library are described, and the eligibility and the means by which people can borrow items is explained.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Living with disability - children
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   This page introduces sub-pages that provide information about many of the common issues experienced by children with physical disabilities.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Research and Innovation
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Introduction to research conducted at Novita Children's Services.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Getting Involved
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   How to get involved in Novita's research projects.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Fears and anxieties
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the common fears and anxieties experienced by children and how best to deal with them.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Mobility
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The different ways that children with physical disability can get around are described. More detailed information is provided about the different types of wheelchairs and the training required to use them well and safely.
Date:   Jan 2010

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