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A Community Life For All: Q&A (Episode 9)

July 9, 2021 No Comments

During the DPSS team’s training week in March 2021, we received a lot of questions at the end of each session. While we were able

Inclusion: A Community Life For All (Episode 8)

May 31, 2021 No Comments

In this podcast episode, Bethany Hartropp and Sophie-Anne Scherrer, both Occupational Therapists working with the Disability Programs Specialized Services at the CBHSSJB, talk about inclusion

How to Stimulate Early Language Skills (Episode 7)

April 1, 2021 No Comments

In this episode, Dana Lawlor (Speech Language Pathologist) and Cynthia Miller-Lautman (Occupational Therapist) talk about some simple things that parents, educators, and family members can

What is Developmental Language Disorder? (Episode 6)

April 1, 2021 No Comments

In episode, Dana Lawlor and Cynthia Miller-Lautman talk about how language develops in young children. They share some signs that could let you know when

Let’s Talk About Autism Part 1 (Episode 4)

January 18, 2021 No Comments

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulty with social skills, speech and nonverbal communication.

Let’s Talk About Autism Part 2 (Episode 5)

January 18, 2021 No Comments

In Part 1 of our series on Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cynthia and Bethany discussed what it might look like when someone has autism, and what

Improving Cultural Safety In Pediatric Healthcare

January 13, 2021 No Comments

The DPSS team is honoured and proud to have partnered with McGill University’s School of Physical & Occupational Therapy in creating “Stories of Pediatric Rehabilitation

What is ADHD? (Episode 3)

December 6, 2020 No Comments

In this episode of the DPSS podcast, Aimee Parsons and Trevor Friesen talk about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. They answer questions

Introduction to Disabilities (Episode 2)

November 20, 2020 No Comments

“People are disabled by society, not just by their bodies. These barriers can be overcome, if governments, nongovernmental organizations, professionals and people with disability and

Helping People with Disabilities Feel Comfortable Wearing Masks (Episode 1)

September 3, 2020 No Comments

We are really excited to bring you the first episode of the Disability Progams Specialized Services podcast! Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are encouraged

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