Evidence Based Resources for Pediatric Therapists

03/12/2026

A meta-analysis found that on days with more screen use, youths went to bed slightly later but had no significant changes in total sleep time, sleep quality, or efficiency.

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03/12/2026

CP Fact 💚

Did you know that people with cerebral palsy may use 3 to 5 times more energy to perform movements than someone without CP?

What may be a simple movement for other people can require much more effort and endurance from someone with CP.

Understanding CP helps build a more informed and supportive community.

ID: A graphic with the headline “Did You Know?” at the top. The text explains that it takes more energy for a person with cerebral palsy to perform everyday movements. It states that the energy used in movements by a person with cerebral palsy is three (3) to five (5) times more than that of a person without cerebral palsy. The design features green and pink text on a light background with abstract green brush accents. The CP Research Network logo and website cprn.org appear at the bottom.

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

Editorial: A parent-led developmental intervention improved executive function at school age in preterm children, especially in disadvantaged settings, supporting early, home-based approaches for neurodevelopment.

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02/14/2026

Among US families with children aged 6 to 17 years, spending on pediatric behavioral health rose substantially from 2011 to 2022, reaching $41.8 billion and representing a major share of pediatric health costs.

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02/14/2026

With JAMA Pediatrics – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/12/2026

Happy to be visiting Singapore soon!

02/11/2026

During the earliest months and years of life, a child’s brain is developing at an unparalleled rate, shaped by nurturing early experiences. Caring adults play a crucial role in fostering trust and safety, helping toddlers develop a sense of self and become confident explorers.

Research shows that all infants and toddlers need good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences to ensure a strong start in life. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48NTLHw

02/11/2026

Youth with , intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy experienced higher mortality than the general population, with cause-of-death profiles indicating complex medical needs and co-occurring conditions.

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02/07/2026

🤔Many things influence postural control and Motor Learning and Motor Control theories encourage us to look at the interaction between the individual, the task, and the environment.

Outcomes and Measures in this study:
-The Test of Gross Motor Development-3 (TGMD-3):
evaluated fundamental movement skills
-Kids-Balance Evaluation Systems Test-2 (Kids-BESTest-2):
assessed postural control.
The findings suggest that postural control plays a role in locomotor performance but that unique group-specific factors influence this relationship.

New in : a case-control study of 127 children aimed to determine the extent to which postural control contributes to fundamental movement skill performance in children with developmental coordination disorder, mild , and with typical development.

Learn more: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/ptj/pzaf150/8400310

02/07/2026