"Movement in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy

Over the years Cassie has been invited to participate in different research studies. A few years ago Cassie participated in the "Focus on function study" created by a research team from CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research at McMaster University. The study compared two treatment approaches that are being used for children with cerebral palsy. We loved participating because Cassie was able to get an intense amount of OT/PT time and we saw huge gains in her development. Cassie's grandmother participated in the study "Exploring the Information Needs of Grandparents of Children with a Disability" this was also aCanChild study and Grama was pleased to be asked. Two years ago Cassie participated in a study looking at "Movement in Ambulatory children with cerebral palsy". Cassie had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful physiotherapist from Germany named "Ute". We enjoyed the experience so much and Ute sent us a CD of the assessment which I loved reviewing 2 years later. Recently we were happy to hear from Ute again when she returned to Canada. Ute asked to reassess Cassie again and look at the quality of her movements now she is eight years old. A quote from an email received from Ute after the assessment!

It was sooo nice to see you again!

Thank you so much for coming and doing the assessment with me!!!

I appreciate it!!!

Cassie, you grew so much and I was very impressed with how self confident you are!

...and I was also happy about how much the Quality in movements improved. Great!

I send you "our" picture attached!

Thank you again for everything!

Ute

We enjoyed meeting you Ute. Cassie especially loved the power gummy bears and counting in German. The filming made her feel like a star. Take care and contact us again soon if you are ever back in Canada!! I will continue to sign up for any research studies that give Cassie extra physiotherapy as it keeps her motivated and she loves the attention.