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Mac Keith Press
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Publisher of the journal Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology (DMCN) and related books since 1959.
Editor in Chief: Bernard Dan
https://www.mackeith.co.uk/
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Mainstream or special secondary school for the health, education, and well-being of adolescents with #Downsyndrome #systematicreview

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Mainstream or special secondary school for adolescents with Down syndrome | Julia Shumway | DMCN
In this podcast, Julia Shumway discusses her paper 'Mainstream or special secondary school for the health, education, and well-being of adolescents with Down syndrome: A systematic review'. The…
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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"This book is what I needed as an adolescent."

A crucial resource for parents, individuals with #CerebralPalsy, and care providers. It addresses everything from motor function and tech to managing life stages, helping dismantle social prejudices

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December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Life expectancy in #CerebralPalsy: Has the improvement continued?
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December 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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A tailored, modified sports program significantly improved participation goals and perceived activity competence in ambulant children with #CerebralPalsy compared with usual care
#AdaptedSports #Rehabilitation
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December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Matched-cohort analysis of kids with #CerebralPalsy finds that the pattern of subsequent #Orthopedic procedures does not clearly differ between those who had Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy #SDR and matched peers who didn't
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Orthopedic surgery after selective dorsal rhizotomy in children with cerebral palsy: A matched cohort study
Using historical data from a single center, we identified two groups of individuals based on their history of SDR (yes-SDR and no-SDR), matched at baseline on key clinical variables. We defined 10…
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December 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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New cohort study provides normative reference values for the 6-minute walk distance in ambulatory children with myelomeningocele. A practical, essential benchmark for clinical assessment & rehab planning
#SpinaBifida #Myelomeningocele #Rehabilitation
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December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Adolescents treated with neonatal hypothermia show persistent motor differences correlating with altered connectivity in higher brain networks on neuroimaging
#NeonatalCare #BrainDevelopment #Neuroimaging
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December 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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This prospective study validates telehealth for early motor assessment, finding good agreement between synchronous telehealth and in-person administration of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale #Telehealth #PediatricAssessment #MotorSkills
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December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This retrospective study constructs disorder-specific growth charts for children with Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia type 2A (#PCH2A).
Tailored nutritional support is critical 📈
#GrowthCharts #PediatricNutrition
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December 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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How do you approach assessment and diagnosis of #autism?

Autism in Complex Presentations provides practical, evidence-based guidance to support this process.

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December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Validation study: The new Pediatric Screening–Priority Evaluation Dysphagia tool for identifying swallowing disorders in children shows strong reliability and good correlation with aspiration scales #Dysphagia #PediatricHealth #SwallowingScreening
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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This book delves into scoliosis, offering insights into the most effective contemporary treatments and sharing the personal experiences of affected families.

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#scoliosisresearch #scoliosis #scoliosistreatment #scoliosiscare #bracing #scoliosisstrong
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Children with #CerebralPalsy, #VisualImpairment & severe #IntellectualDisability show stronger gaze behavior with paired sensory input (visual-auditory/visual-tactile) than with isolated inputs. Multisensory learning is key
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December 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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This scoping review finds a critical gap: Adolescents with #CerebralPalsy & complex communication needs often lack inclusive conversations about sexuality
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December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Children who develop Paediatric Cerebellar Mutism Syndrome after posterior fossa tumor surgery often face long-term neurocognitive impairments. Continued support is needed. 🧠🩺 #SystematicReview #BrainTumor #PediatricNeuroscience #CMS
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December 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Designed for all those involved in recognizing and supporting #autism

Take a look inside Autism in Complex Presentations

#paediatrics #psychiatry #psychology #neuropsychology #speechandlanguagetherapy #occupationaltherapy #nursing #education
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December 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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#DMCNEditorsChoice: 7 'E-words' proposed to boost #Neuroplasticity in infants with/at risk of #CerebralPalsy: Earlier, Engagement, Exploration, Enriched Environments, Experiences, Everyday, & Exercise
#PediatricTherapy
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December 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Discover brief summaries of the reviews and original articles showcased in the latest issue of Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
#pediatrics #neurology #cerebralpalsy

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In this issue: January 2026 | DMCN
In this podcast, we summarise the reviews and original articles in Volume 68, Issue 1 of Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. The issue is available here:…
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December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Genomic sequencing is transforming #epilepsy care, revealing monogenic/polygenic causes, risk modifiers, and key pharmacogenomic insights
#EpilepsyResearch #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine
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December 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Artificial intelligence and genomics in paediatric neurology: Promise, pitfalls, and the importance of clinical judgement

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #genomics #pediatrics #neurology
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December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Exploring academic boycotts: Can they lead to a more ethical, constructive outcome?

#AcademicBoycott #AcademicEthics #Ethics
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December 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Autism in Complex Presentations Online Course ensures that professionals not only gain up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge, but also develop the confidence and practical skills needed to recognize and assess #autism in its most nuanced forms

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December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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The January issue of #DMCN has now been published! 📕

Highlights include papers on E-words for promoting development, modified sports for children with #CerebralPalsy and more

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December 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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In Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, each chapter includes a reflective commentary and questions designed to deepen consideration of clinical scenarios and promote more thoughtful practice.

#Disability
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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What is in the December 2025 issue of Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology?

Listen to a short summary of the featured reviews and articles here
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#Pediatrics #Neurology #CerebralPalsy
In this issue: December 2025 | DMCN
In this podcast, we summarise the reviews and original articles in Volume 67, Issue 12 of Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. The issue is available here:…
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December 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM