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Shikako-Thomas, Keiko; Shevell, Michael; Lach, Lucyna; Law, Mary; Schmitz, Norbert; Poulin, Chantal; Majnemer, Annette – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
In recent years attention has been paid to the participation levels of children and youth with Cerebral Palsy (CP), particularly the extent to which they have the opportunity to be involved in and enjoy leisure activities. The objective of this study is to describe the level of participation and enjoyment in leisure activities among adolescents…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Recreational Activities, Cerebral Palsy, Leisure Time
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Longo, Egmar; Badia, Marta; Orgaz, Begona M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
This study analyzed the patterns and predictors of participation in leisure activities outside of school of Spanish children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Children and adolescents with CP (n = 199; 113 males and 86 females) participated in this cross-sectional study. Their mean age was 12.11 years (SD = 3.02; range 8-18 years), and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cerebral Palsy, Predictor Variables, Leisure Time
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Dahan-Oliel, Noemi; Mazer, Barbara; Majnemer, Annette – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Leisure participation has been associated with happiness and well-being in children. Individuals born preterm are at greater risk for motor, cognitive and behavioral difficulties which may contribute to difficulties participating in leisure activities. This systematic review examined the current knowledge on participation in leisure activities in…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Leisure Time, Premature Infants, Young Adults