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Child Health Symposium

Agenda

Main Conference Room: Kenny Theatre, located in the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre at King's University College
Breakout Rooms: Labatt Hall (LH) 100, 101

Dynamic Agenda: Please be aware that the conference agenda is currently under construction and subject to change. As we continue to receive new information and updates, we will make adjustments to ensure the most relevant and timely content is presented. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we strive to provide the best possible experience for all attendees.

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8:00

Registrant Check-In Table Opens, Poster Viewing, Networking, and Refreshments

Room: Labatt Hall, Main Floor

9:00

Opening Remarks and Welcome

Welcome and Introduction: Kristel Pallant
Land Acknowledgement: Lynn Seward
Welcome from CHS Partner Organizations:

Paul Howarth, CEO, TVCC

Dr. Shaun Boe, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University

Orientation to the Day: Kristel Pallant

Room: Kenny Theatre

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10:15

Session 2: Featured Speaker

Room: Kenny Theatre

Session Facilitator: Eric Smart

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Before, After, and During a Therapy Session: A Family’s Point-of-View

Tamer Shahin

10:40

Break and Networking

Rooms: Labatt Hall, Main Floor
Poster Display: LH 105

11:00

Session 3: Oral Presentation Breakout Clusters

A. Pathways to Wellness

Room: Kenny Theatre

Session Moderator: Eric Smart

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A-1:

Clinical brain computer interface programming: Closing the gap in accessible play

Presented by:
Susannah Van Damme, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Leslie Mumford, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; University of Toronto
Mouzhan Varshoueitabrizi, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

A-2:

Exploring power, identity, and nature in paediatric mental wellness care: A qualitative study on nature-based prescriptions and provider - patient relationships

Presented by:
Nevada Burwell, Western University; London Health Sciences Centre

A-3:

Beyond therapy: How intentional wellness experiences strengthen youth, families, and service providers

Presented by:
Eric Smart, TVCC

A-4:

Ten-year trends in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among grade 5 children the London Ontario Region: A repeated cross-sectional analysis

Presented by:
Megan Udit, Western University

B. Fighting Misinformation: Evidence Based Health Information

Room: LH 100

Session Moderator: Lama El Ayoubi

B-1:

Recognizing bad science: 10 tips to support families in recognizing misinformation

Presented by:
Gayathiri Rajkumar, Grandview Kids
Ella Wiley, Grandview Kids

B-2:

Evaluating the impact of an evidence-based social media campaign among elementary educators

Presented by:
Cole Young, Western University

B-3:

Online health information sources accessed by Canadian parents: A critical appraisal study

Presented by:
Rachel Reynolds, Western University

B-4:

Addressing the challenges with implementing evidence-informed guidelines in large pediatric rehabilitation health systems

Presented by:
Alison Csercsics, Western University
BJ Cunningham, Western University

C. Tiered Service Delivery and Universal Design

Room: LH 101

Session Moderator: Gordon MacDonald

C-1:

Tiered service delivery: Application to preschool communicative health programs

Presented by:
Kristen Turner, Western University
Alison Csercsics, Western University
BJ Cunningham, Western University

C-2:

What makes tiered school-based occupational therapy work? Implementation insights from partnering for change

Presented by:
Wenonah Campbell, McMaster University

C-3:

Identifying the needs and preferences for universal resources in children's rehabilitation

Presented by:
Hayli Jang, McMaster University and CanChild Centre for Childhood-Onset Disability Research

C-4:

Examining universal design for learning in early childhood education settings: A proposed systematic review

Presented by:
Sharina Nanthakumar, Western University

12:15

Lunch Break, Networking, and Poster Viewing

Room: Labatt Hall, Main Floor
Posters: LH105

12:45 - Visit with the Therapy Dogs

Room: Labatt Hall, Main Floor

1:15

Session 4: Oral Presentation Breakout Clusters

D. Fostering Meaningful Participation

Room: Kenny Theatre

Session Moderator: Lama El Ayoubi

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D-1:

Participation matters: A perspective on counseling through a meaningful participation lens

Presented by:
Sheila Moodie, Western University

D-2:

Exploring inclusion and belonging in paediatric rehabilitation: The role of race and disability

Presented by:
Shantel Mangroo, Grandview Kids
Taryn Eickmeier, Grandview Kids
Meghann Lloyd, Ontario Tech University

D-3:

Participation-focused intervention in preschool speech language pathology: What is it, why should we care, and what are the practice considerations

Presented by:
Alison Csercsics, Western University
BJ Cunningham, Western University

D-4:

Pediatric Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and occupational therapy: Promoting participation and well-being

Presented by:
Inna Khan, McMaster University

E. Family Voice and Engagement

Room: LH 100

Session Moderator: Eric Smart

E-1:

From appointment to empowerment: Practical strategies for embedding families as partners in children’s rehabilitation

Presented by:
Julie Walker, Grandview Kids
Abby Valenciano, Grandview Kids

E-2:

Family engagement and participation

Presented by:
Ashley Colvin, TVCC

E-3:

First contact, better care: Evaluating the impact of TVCC’s SmartStart Hub welcome call service

Presented by:
Eric Smart, TVCC
Leah Gray, TVCC

E-4:

Development and evaluation of a patient portal education module for pediatric patients with cancer and caregivers

Presented by:
Luxshikka Canthiya, Western University

F. Advancing Child and Youth Rights

Room: LH 101

Session Moderator: Gord MacDonald

F-1:

Putting children’s rights into practice: Insights from interprofessional healthcare providers

Presented by:
Donna Koller, Toronto Metropolitan University
Sherry Espin

F-2:

To disclose or not to disclose? The role of disclosure in how education systems interact with children following exposure to parental gender-based violence

Presented by:
Julia Yates, Western University

F-3:

The spaces that shape us: Canadian youth perspectives on their urban environments and mental health

Presented by:
Mackenzie Betteridge, Western University
Megan Udit, Western University
Miraya Agrawal, Western University

F-4:

Roots and routes: Understanding perceptions regarding health intervention trials to benefit South Asian Youth: A qualitative thematic analysis

Presented by:
Saini Manivannan, McMaster University

2:30

Break and Networking

Room: Labatt Hall, Main Floor

2:50

Session 5: Keynote Address

Room: Kenny Theatre

Session Facilitator: Kristel Pallant

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Why Collaboration Matters: Lessons from Working Towards Inclusive Education

Dr. Wenonah Campbell

3:50

Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

Room: Kenny Theatre

Facilitator: Gordon MacDonald

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Contact Us

For more information or questions regarding:

Child Health Research Day / Poster Session

Megan Dykstra
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Phone: 519-685-8500 *77566

Child Health Symposium

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