Constipation in Children with Developmental Disabilities

The LiNKd.org website is pleased to announce the development of a Constipation in Children with Developmental Disabilities Overview! This document serves as a tool to assist health care providers in the care of children with developmental disabilities who might have difficulties with constipation. Why not take a few minutes to check in out?

Child Development Assessment Overview

This document was written to assist health care providers in caring for children that might have some developmental concerns. This document is especially helpful for physicians or health care providers who may be trying to learn the complex care network for children with disabilities or for those who are new to the province!

Feeding problems are very common in children with disabilities. Information and resources can be found at these links:The West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities - Feeding and Swallowing Clinic and The Marcus Institute - Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program.

Additional Resources and information will be added over the next few months.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse - FAS Tool Kit. (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
This resource is primarily for professionals working in community-based agencies who in the course of their work may have contact with women with substance use issues and children who may be affected by prenatal substance use. The resource may also be interest to other service providers, parents/caregivers, program planners, community developers, and trainers. The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, the Breaking the Cycle program, the Office of Learning Technologies (HRDC) and Health Canada sponsors the Tool Kit.