Social Service Worker

The Canadian Social Work Review (CSWR) is a bilingual, peer-reviewed journal that reflects current thinking and focuses upon contemporary concerns relevant to Canadian and international social work practice and education.

A publication made available from the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities. Available from 01/05/2008 volume: 14 issue: 2.

Focus is on learning and intellectual disabilities.
Available from 01/03/2000.
Most recent 1 year(s) not available.

This longitudinal cohort study provides development curves of motor and daily activity performance of individuals with cerebral palsy from infancy into adulthood (age 1-34).

A short summary of what defines Down Syndrome.

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and to maintain balance and posture. The disorders appear in the first few years of life. Usually they do not get worse over time. People with cerebral palsy may have difficulty walking. They may also have trouble with tasks such as writing or using scissors. Some have other medical conditions, including seizure disorders or mental impairment.

When a mother uses alcohol, it can lead to birth defects like an undersized body, small head circumference, small eyes, and disabilities. Austin has a learning disability and is below grade level.

Children with learning "differences" have a different way of looking at the world and are of normal or gifted intelligence. Language, academics, motor, or social skills may be affected.