New from #McGillSPOT Anaby 'How can we reach long-lasting inclusive participation for all? A vision for the future' Dana Anaby pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38523460/

We had a wonderful webinar with representatives from 12 countries! Thank you all for joining! For those who missed it, a recorded presentation is now available:
youtu.be/CDN5X4ccREI

CALL FOR PAPERS!! 📣
Present @ our #CYPF2024 Conference 'Participation Matters'

Seeking new research, service insights & learning from academics, leaders, students and practitioners

#CPD #ShareYourInsights 🎓💡🌟
Open until 31st March 2024.
rcot.co.uk/about-us/speci…

Great work Shristi Shakya! It was a pleasure working with you on this protocol. Congrats!

The ASPIRE Lab in the SPOTlight!
Learn about the lab’s research on meaningful participation and well-being among children, youth, and young adults with physical #disabilities in this one hour virtual session. March 27th, noon.
mcgill.ca/x/Utj

How can we reliably measure grip strength in people with #cerebralpalsy ? buff.ly/3TBwjb1

New findings reveal #PREP can improve #participation of young people even during COVID-19! Some improvement was also seen in body functions, especially motor outcomes. Dana Anaby YU HSIN HSIEH TransitionDoctor Rachel Teplicky etc.
Open access is available here:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dm…

I am very happy to share our recent publication on the organization of rehabilitation services for youth with physical disabilities and mental health problems. This scoping review will serve as the first chapter of my thesis! 📖 Dana Anaby Shalini Lal, PhD (she/her) lnkd.in/g9B95Egc

New from #McGillSPOT Anaby 'Promoting Participation-Focused Practices in Inclusive Educational Settings: Stakeholders’ Perspectives Following a Knowledge Translation Initiative' Dana Anaby research.aota.org/ajot/article/7…

Our synthesis revealed a range of effects resulting from #PREP intervention. For more info, and some ideas on how can we capture ultimate long-lasting participation effects, see this paper 👇 ASPIRE Lab tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

B.C. man with cerebral palsy forced to drag himself off Air Canada flight after airline says no one available to assist him. He’s now pushing for changes, by Dirk Meissner theglobeandmail.com/canada/british… via The Globe and Mail Maayan Ziv #disability #inclusion #RightsOnFlights

New from #McGillSPOT Anaby 'Participation Patterns of Israeli Children with and without Autism, and the Impact of Environment' Dana Anaby mcgill.ca/x/UMS

New from #McGillSPOT Shahin, Ahmed, & Ahmed 'Reliability and Validity of the Youth and Young-Adult Participation and Environment Measure (Y-PEM): An Initial Evaluation' Sara Ahmed Dana Anaby mcgill.ca/x/Ugc

#OccupationalTherapy is trending today, right above the opening for Oppenheimer film. Last time I saw #OT trending was alongside opening of latest Indiana Jones film. Is there a link between #OccupationalTherapy and studios promoting their summer blockbusters? 🤔 CAOT_ACE

“The resolution calls for expanding and integrating rehabilitation in health systems as part of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation in primary care and as part of emergency preparedness and response.” WFOT CAOT_ACE #OT365

The Y-PEM will soon be available at the
CanChild website!

Looking for a new tool to measure #participation (and the environment) from the youth perspective? Check out the Y-PEM! Our study at ASPIRE Lab found the Y-PEM a reliable and valid tool covering many settings including #work for ages 12 to 30.
Read more bit.ly/3ro0XbF

Are you looking to complete a masters, PhD or postdoctoral fellowship? Here is a training oppurtunity in behavioral health trials lnkd.in/eMtv2-NQ

Had an amazing time at the #EACD2023 ! Inspiring presentations, learning & connecting with friends passionate about participation-focused rehab, and promoting the well-being of children and families. Truly uplifting! Dana Anaby Sarah Meuser Salla Sipari Ira Jeglinsky Inge Heus

I was so enthralled by the presentations in @EACD2023 participation session today I forgot to take photos! Well done Dr Stacey Cleary, Jacinta Quartermaine, Dana Anaby, Reidun Jahnsen & Gerjanne Van Alphen for your important work. After all, “participation is the meaning of life!”