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Close-up of Dennisse outside, smiling

When asked how her friends would describe her, Dennisse replies, “strong warrior.” A former Holland Bloorview client, Dennisse uses her strength to advocate for people with disabilities.

Dr. Melanie Penner

Dr. Melanie Penner

Dr. Melanie Penner is a developmental pediatrician and senior clinician scientist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and an associate professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Toronto. She holds the Bloorview Children’s Hospital Foundation chair in developmental pediatrics. Her research seeks to improve service delivery for autistic children and their families, including evaluating the impact of new care models.