BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
An Indigenous experience of autism
'My research is about learning from, and understanding, families. I have some expertise, but the families are the experts.'
What does anti-Black racism look like at Holland Bloorview?
'A big part of eliminating anti-Black racism is being accountable to Black communities, so this is the work we're starting.'
Clinician carries on mother's legacy at Holland Bloorview
As a child, Carolyn visited our hospital to see her mom, a nurse. Now she leads programs here that offer early work experiences to youth with disabilities.
Sharing a child's diagnosis is 'never a cookie-cutter approach'
'A big part of the fellowship is learning how to be flexible in delivering information and present with families.'
Parents of disabled kids need to watch for 'hidden' sibling depression
'Children may not vocalize this, and if you're not attentive to it you can miss it.'
Playground design that gets everyone in on the fun
'Every child deserves access to the benefits of play.'
Autistic adults over three times as likely to die early, Ontario study finds
Are there 'things we're doing in our health system that contribute to why a group of people is more likely to die young?'
A doctor takes to TikTok to educate racialized families on child health
Punjabi Kids' Health brings health and parenting information to 80,000 people in over 40 countries.
Nursing background ups Tina's technology game
'The perception of a nurse is no longer restricted to providing direct care at a bedside.'
When it comes to physical therapy, 'more isn't always better'
'Today we have a better understanding of quality of life. A child's physical function is only a small aspect of their whole quality of life.'
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