Children with Physical Disabilities

Links to 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 September 2008

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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:   May 2009
Title:   Research and Innovation
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Introduction to research conducted at Novita Children's Services.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Getting Involved
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   How to get involved in Novita's research projects.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Family Service Coordinators
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   This page provides information about the range of services provided by Family Service Co-ordinators who provide extra support to families having a child with a physical disability.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Equipment
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the types of equipment required by children with physical disability, where it can be obtained, how equipment is funded, the ordering process, how Novita staff are involved in providing equipment and the maintenance of equipment.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Social skills
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The importance of social skills for children with a physical disability is explained, as are some of the common difficulties experienced. Practical suggestions are provided about how parents can help children with their social skills and information is provided about what Novita does in this area.
Date:   Mar 2009
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:   Mar 2009
Title:   Alternative therapies
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The attitude of Novita to altenative therapies available for treating children who have physical disabilities is described.
Date:   Mar 2009
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:   Mar 2009
Title:   Positioning
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The importance of good positioning for children with a physical disability is explained and lots of suggestions are provided to help position the child for a variety of day-to-day activities.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Friendships
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   This page outlines why friendships are so important for children with physical disability, some of the common difficulties experienced with friendships and how people around the child can help the child develop healthy friendships.
Date:   Mar 2009
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:   Feb 2009
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:   Dec 2008
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:   Oct 2008
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:   Sep 2008
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:   Sep 2008
Title:   Assessments
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the reasons for assessments being undertaken for children with physical disability, the ways that parents and others closely involved with the child can participate and the types of assessments undertaken by Novita therapists.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Psychology
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Psychology is explained and information provided about how chidren with physical disability and their families can benefit from psychology services. Information is also provided about the Psychology and Counselling Department of Novita
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Adjustment
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the issue of adjustment to having a child with a physical disability for parents.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Siblings
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The common concerns of siblings about having a brother or sister with a physical disability are described, practical suggestions are provided for parents about how to deal with these concerns and information is provided about the ways that Novita attempts to assist siblings.
Date:   Aug 2008
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