You may have noticed Shannon with her mobile art cart filled with paint, clay, fabric, beads, wood and all of the tools that allow kids to create projects at the bedside.
Simmy Kassam, BScOT, MOT Reg. (Ont.), is an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience, currently working in the Child Development Program with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as other developmental disorders.
Sarah received her BScH in Neuroscience and Mental Health from Carleton University, and her MSc in the Integrated Program in Neuroscience at McGill University. Sarah’s research interests and expertise focus on understanding and enhancing the well-being and resilience of children and young people. At the PRISM Lab, Sarah is evaluating assistive technology solutions for children with disabilities.
The SPARK Lab, Supporting Physical Activity-based Rehabilitation Research for Kids,conducts clinically-integrated, leading-edge research and knowledge translation activities related to gross motor skill evaluation.