Evidence Based Resources for Pediatric Therapists

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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02/11/2026

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

02/07/2026

With CanChild – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 19 months in a row. 🎉

02/07/2026

Join us on Monday, Feb. 9, at 1pm EST for a FREE parent support and discussion group led by Dr. Dan Shapiro, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician.

🏆 Our topic this week is “The “Micro Win” Habit at Home.”

👉🏽 Register for this free discussion at http://shorturl.at/bemHZ .

In the high-stakes world of developmental parenting, our brains become wired to scan for deficits and risks.

This constant hyper-vigilance leads to profound burnout. The “Micro-Win” Habit is a deliberate home practice designed to retrain your nervous system.

By identifying small, successful moments each day—from a child’s five seconds of calm to your own decision to pause before reacting—you interrupt the stress cycle.

This isn’t about ignoring challenges; it’s about acknowledging the effort that goes into the “invisible” progress that typical parenting metrics often overlook.

02/06/2026

This , we're honoring the many paths our Heart Warriors take - from diagnosis to treatment to milestones big and small. No two journeys look the same, but each one is marked by strength, courage, bravery, and hope.

Throughout February, our Cardiac Center at CHOP will be sharing stories that highlight the resilience and heart behind every journey - because every heart has a story worth telling. ❤️

02/06/2026

Now open! 💻 Learn from this multidisciplinary team about each functional level of spina bifida and the importance of manual muscle testing in facilitating treatment recommendations. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/Ynlh50Y0Ver