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Peer-Reviewed Publications

Alves N, Chau T. Testing the Stationarity of Mechanomyographic Signals from Extrinsic Hand Muscles During Isometric Contractions. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2008;18(3):509-515.

Alves N, Chau T. Vision-based Segmentation of Continuous Mechanomyographic Grasping Sequences for Training Multifunction Prostheses. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2008;55(2):765-773.

Andrysek J, Redekop S, Matsui N, Kooy J, Hubbard S. A method to measure the accuracy of loads in knee-ankle-foot orthoses using conventional gait analysis, applied to persons with poliomyelitis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2008;89(7):1372-79.

Biddiss E, Chau T. Dielectric elastomers as actuators for upper limb prosthetics: challenges and opportunities. Medical Engineering & Physics 2008;30(4):403-418.

Biddiss E, Chau T. Multivariate modeling for prediction of prosthesis use or rejection. Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology 2008;3(4):181-192.

Blain S, Chau T, Mihailidis A. Body language: the untapped potential of the autonomic nervous system. Open Rehabilitation 2008;1:27-37.

Blain S, Mihailidis A, Chau T. Assessing the potential of electrodermal activity as an alternative access pathway. Medical Engineering & Physics 2008;30(4):509-515.

Brian JA, Bryson SE, Garon N, Roberts W, Smith I, Szatmari P, Zwaigenbaum L. Clinical assessment of autism in high-risk 18 month olds. Autism 2008;12(5):433-456.

Brooks D, Gibson BE, Dematteo D. Perspectives of Personal Support Workers and Ventilator- Users on Training Needs. Patient Education and Counseling 2008;71:244-250.

Carnevale FA, Macdonald ME, Bluebond-Langner M, McKeever P. Using Participant Observation in Pediatric Health Care Settings: Ethical Challenges and Solutions. Journal of Child Health Care 2008;12(1):18-32.

DeMatteo CA, Cousins MA, Lin CY, Law MC, Colantonio AC, Macarthur C. Post- injury living environments for children and youth with acquired brain injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2008;89:1803-10.

Di Rezze B, Wright FV, Curran CJ, Campbell K, Macarthur C. Individualized outcome measures for evaluating life skill groups for children with disabilities. Can J Occup Ther 2008;5:282-287.

Epstein I, Stevens S, McKeever P, Baruchel S. Using a puppet to elicit talk with children. Nursing Inquiry 2008;15(1):49-56.

Fernandes D, Chau T. Fractal dimension of pacing and grip force in handwriting stroke production. Journal of Biomechanics 2008;41:40-46.

Gibbins S, Stevens S, McGrath P, Yamada J, Beyene J, Breau L, Camfield C, Finley A, Franck L, Johnston C, Howlett A, McKeever P, O’Brien K, Ohlsson A. Comparison of pain responses in infants of different gestational ages. Neonatology 2008;93:10-18.

Guerriere D, Wong A, Croxford R, Leong V, McKeever P, Coyte P. Costs and determinants of privately-financed home-based health care in Ontario, Canada. Health and Social Care in the Community 2008;16(2):126-136.

Guiqing C, Edelmann L, Goldsmith JE, Cohen N, Nakamine A, Reichert JG, Hoffman EJ, Zurawiechi DAM, Silverman JM, Hollander E, Soorya L, Anagnostou E, Betancur C, Buxbaum JD. Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification for genetic screening in autism spectrum disorders: efficient identification of known microduplications and identification of a novel microduplication in ASMT. Medical Genomics 2008;16:1-50.

King G, Bartlett D, Currie M, Gilpin M, Baxter D, Willoughby C, Tucker MA, Strachan D. Measuring the expertise of pediatric rehabilitation therapists. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education 2008;55(1):5-26.

King G, Batorowicz B, Shepherd TA. Expertise in researchinformed clinical decision making: Working effectively with families of children with little or no functional speech. Evidence- Based Communication Assessment and Intervention 2008;2(2):106-116.

King G, Currie M, Smith L, Servais M, McDougall J. A framework of operating models for interdisciplinary research programs in clinical service organizations. Evaluation and Program Planning 2008;31:160-173.

Kolski HK, Hawkins C, Zatz M, de Flavia P, Biggar WD, Alman B, Vajsar J. Diagnosis of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 2A by immunohistochemical techniques. Neuropathology 2008;28(3):264-268.

Lee J, Steele C, Chau T. Time and Time-Frequency Characterization of Dual-Axis Swallowing Accelerometry Signals. Physiological Measurement 2008;29(9):1105-1120.

Missiuna C, Moll S, King G, Stewart D, Macdonald K. Life experiences of young adults who have coordination difficulties. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2008;75(3):157-166.

Murphy A, Milo-Manson G, Best A, Campbell K, Fehlings D. The impact of modafinil on spasticity reduction and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 2008;50:510-514.

Narayanan U. Multiple Collaborators from American Academy of Pediatrics Orthopaedic Section and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America: Management of Pediatric Trauma. Pediatrics 2008;121(4):849-54.

Redekop S, Andrysek J, Wright V. Single-Session Reliability of Discrete Gait Parameters in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy based on GMFCS level. Gait Posture 2008;28(4):627-33.

Silva J, Torres J, Chau T, Mihailidis A. A novel asynchronous access method with binary interfaces. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2008;5:24.

Stevens B, McGrath P, Dupuis A, Gibbins S, Beyene J, Breau L, Camfield C, Finley A, Franck L, Howlett A, Johnston C, McKeever P, O’Brien K, Ohlsson A, Yamada J. Indicators of pain in neonates at risk for neurological impairment. Journal of Advanced Nursing 2008;65(2):285-296.

Tai K, Blain S, Chau T. A review of emerging access technologies for individuals with severe motor impairments. Assistive Technology 2008;20:204-219.

Tam C, Teachman G, Wright V. Pediatric Application of Individualized Client-Centered Outcome Measures: A Literature Review. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 2008;71(7):286-296.

Thompson P, Beath T, Bell J, Jacobson G, Phair T, Salbach NM, Wright FV. Test-retest reliability of the 10-metre fast walk test and 6-minute walk test in ambulatory school-aged children with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol 2008;50:370-376.

Wiles R, Cott C, Gibson BE. Understanding hope and illness: A narrative literature review of qualitative research on hope, expectations and recovery, Journal of Advanced Nursing 2008;64(6):564-573.

Wright JG, Smith PL, Owen JL, Fehlings DL. Assessing functional outcomes of children with muscular dystrophy and scoliosis: the muscular dystrophy spine questionnaire. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2008;28(8):840-845.

Wright JG, Smith PL, Owen JL, Fehlings DL. Simple Bone Cyst Trial Group: A randomized clinical trial comparing intralesional bone marrow and steroid injections for simple bone cysts. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (A) 2008;90(4):722-30.

Wright V, Rosenbaum P, Goldsmith C, Fehlings D, Law M. How do changes in body functions/structures, activity and participation relate to each other in children with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol 2008;50:283-289.

Young S, Pratt J, Chau T. Choosing the fastest movement: perceiving speedaccuracy tradeoffs. Experimental Brain Research 2008;185(4):681-688.

Zabjek KF, Leroux MA, Coillard C, Prince F, Rivard CH. Postural characteristics of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. J Pediatric Orthop 2008;28(2):218-24.

Peer-Reviewed Funding

fMRI for the study of response inhibition, and face and linguistic processing in autism, Seaver Foundation, (2 Years), $28,687,
Anagnostou, E (PI)

fMRI study of the effect of intravenous oxytocin vs placebo on response inhibition and face processing in autism, Seaver Foundation, (3 Years), $10,625,
Anagnostou, E (PI)

A double blind placebo controlled trial of memantine targeting motor skills in autism, Autism Speaks, (2 Years), $54,493,
Anagnostou, E (Co-PI)

Brain glutamate concentrations in autistic adolescents by magnetic resonance spectroscopy, NARSAD - Young Investigator Award, (2 Years), $30,000,
Anagnostou, E (PI)

Brain glutamate concentrations in autistic children by magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Autism Speaks, (2 Years), $54,791,
Anagnostou, E (PI)

Clinical trial network; infrastructure grant to do multisite pilot studies in autism, Autism Speaks, (3 Years), $114,483,
Anagnostou, E (PI)

Refinement of prototype for self-energizing prosthetic knee damper, Ontario Centers of Excellence CCIT Market Readiness, (1 Year), $50,000,
Andrysek, J (PI)

Further development of a stance-phase controlled kneeankle- foot-orthotic, Proof of Principle Fund of the Ontario Research Commercialization Program (ORCP - POP), (1 Year), $50,000,
Andrysek, J (PI)

Swing-phase controller for a lowcost prosthetic knee joint, Proof of Principle Fund of the Ontario Research Commercialization Program (ORCP - POP), (1 Year), $49,000,
Andrysek, J (PI)

Effect of the Wii Fit video game as a therapeutic intervention in promoting dynamic balancecontrol among paediatric amputees, Bloorview Research Institute Seed Grant Competition, (1 Year), $24,525,
Andrysek, J (Co-PI)

Design of a Novel, User-centred Prosthetic Sleeve, Medicork Ltd., (1 Year), $21,000,
Biddiss, E (PI)

Longitudinal study of the relationship between impairment, activity limitation, participation and quality of life in persons with Duchenne muscular dystrophy- a five-year study, CINRG , (5 Years), $8,395,
Biggar, D (PI)

Enhancing Inter-subjectivity in Infants at High-Risk for Autism, Autism Speaks Canada, (3 Years), $212,668,
Brian, J (Co-PI)

Canada Research Chair in Intelligent Systems in Multidisciplinary Paediatric Rehabilitation, Canada Research Chairs, (5 Years), $143,500,
Chau, T (PI)

Intelligent systems in paediatric rehabilitation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Discovery Grants- Individual, (5 Years), $31,768,
Chau, T (PI)

Combining musical training through VMI and Smart Kids Learning Software, Ministry of Research and Innovation, Ontario Research Commercialization Program, (1 Year), $50,000,
Chau, T (PI)

Advanced body-machine interfaces for voiceless communications, Principal Investigator (with E. Bouffet and Panacis Medical) Ontario Centres of Excellence, Biomedical Collaborative Research Program, (3 Years), $80,000,
Chau, T (PI)

“Body talk”: access technologies for voiceless communication and interaction, Ministry of Research and Innovation, Early Researcher Award, (5 Years), $38,000,
Chau, T (PI)

Development of a proof-ofconcept medical device: the aspirometer, Ministry of Research and Innovation, Ontario Research Commercialization Program, (1 Year), $50,000,
Chau, T (PI)

Development of a commercial prototype of a device to assist aspiration detection, Precarn, Small Company Research Program, (1 Year), $276,770,
Chau, T (Co-PI)

Access innovations for individuals without a voice, REMAD Foundation (Hong Kong), Operating Grants for Scientists of Chinese Descent, (3 Years), $50,000,
Chau, T (PI)

An Evaluation of the Long-term Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy, CIHR, (4 Years), $106,489,
Fehlings, D (PI)

Cerebral Palsy Outcomes Project (CPOP), American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, (1 Year), $25,000,
Fehlings, D (PI)

There’s no place like home: What constitutes an “adequate” home environment for younger disabled adults? CIHR Catalyst Grant: Ethics, (2 Years), $46,072,
Gibson, B (Co-PI)

Assessment of Children’s Capacity to Consent for Research: A Descriptive Qualitative Pilot Study of Researchers’ Practices and REBs’ Expectations, Bloorview Research Institute Seed Grant, (1 Year), $24,926,
Gibson, B (PI)

WALK: Why Ambulation Learning for Kids? Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Research Development Initiatives, (1 Year), $35,351,
Gibson, B (PI)

School role participation: Perspectives of the child, the parents, and the teachers, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, (3 Years), $36,666,
King, G (Co-PI)

Facilitating the development of professional expertise in children’s mental health, rehabilitation, and education services, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, (1 Year), $18,210,
King, G (PI)

Inclusion in the environments and activities of childhood: A focus on optimal environments and the experience of meaningful participation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, (1 Year), $9,937,
King, G (PI)

An evaluation of an occupational therapy mentorship program: Effects on therapists’ skills and family-centred behaviour, Bloorview Research Institute Seed Grant Competition, (1 Year), $24,783,
King, G (PI)

Facilitating optimal life experiences and environments for children with disabilities and their families, Ontario Mental Health Foundation, (3 Years), $29,840,
King, G (PI)

Communication competencies in children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): A multi-site and crosscultural investigation, Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy, (1 Year), $39,648,
King, G (Co-PI)

From Knowledge Generation to Knowledge Translation: A Systems Approach to Reducing the Burden of Injury in Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, (5 Years), $188,472,
Macarthur, C (PI)

A longitudinal evaluation of The LIFEspan Model of linked healthcare, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, (4 Years), $76,750,
Macarthur, C (Co-PI)

Outcomes Research in Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, (5 Years), $150,000,
Macarthur, C (Co-PI)

The Lived Experiences of Mothers of Children with Autism, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, (3 Years), $18,000,
McKeever, P (Co-PI)

School, Home and Neighbourhood Accessibility: Physically Disabled Children’s Assessments (The ScHaN Project), Canadian Institutes of Health Research, (3 Years), $120,256,
McKeever, P (PI)

The Lived Experiences of Mothers of Children with Autism, The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, (2 Years), $64,910,
McKeever, P (Co-PI)

Identity, Embodiment and Heart Transplantation: A Phenomenologically-Informed Exploration, Advanced Heart Failure Fund, University Health Network, (1 Year), $75,000,
McKeever, P (Co-PI)

From fixing to function: exploring opportunities for the development of a functional optimization model for intervention for children with disabilities, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), (1 Year), $10,000,
Narayanan, U (Co-PI)

Functional Outcomes Following Orthopaedic Surgery Based On Gait Laboratory Versus Observational Gait Analysis In Ambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Zimmer of Canada, (2 Years), $4,250,
Narayanan, U (PI)

Functional Outcomes Following Orthopaedic Surgery Based On Gait Laboratory Versus Observational Gait Analysis In Ambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), (2 Years), $15,500,
Narayanan, U (PI)

Safety and efficacy of botox injection in alleviating postoperative pain & improving quality of life in lower extremity limb lengthening, Clinical Outcomes Studies Advisory Board (COSAB) of Shriners Children’s Hospitals, (3 Years), $73,333,
Narayanan, U (PI)

Development of a Computer Adaptive Test - Patient Reported Outcome Measure for Children with Physical Disabilities, AACPDM Planning Grant, (1 Year), $22,325,
Narayanan, U (Co-PI)

Collaborative Community-Based Complex Care Coordination, Norman Saunders Complex Care Grant, Sick Kids Foundation, (2 Years), $23,725,
Narayanan, U (Co-PI)

Globus Pallidus Deep Brain Stimulation in Children with Dystonia, New Investigator Grant, Sick Kids Foundation (2 Years), $59,308,
Narayanan, U (Co-PI)

Concerns, needs and expectations of parents and caregivers of children with severe cerebral palsy, Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy, (2 Years), $16,017,
Narayanan, U (PI)

Implementation of Low Risk Ankle Rules, PSI Foundation, (2 Years), $80,500,
Narayanan, U (Co-PI)

The Establishment of a Patient Registry for the Autism Treatment Network, Autism Treatment Network (ATN), (3 Years), $150,000,
Roberts, W (PI)

Development of an Indicator of the Impact of Assistive Devices on Children with Disabilities and Their Families, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, (3 Years), $70,833,
Ryan, S (PI)

1Q4All.com – One Q for All, HTX-OCE-IRAP Business Partnership Program, (1 Year), $243,875,
Shein, F (PI)

Focus on the Outcomes of Communication Under Six (the FOCUS): Evaluating validity and responsiveness to change, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, (3 Years), $74,563,
Thomas-Stonell, N (PI)

Evaluating the validity and responsiveness of the FOCUS: Focus on the Outcomes of Communication Under Six, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, (3 Years), $58,333,
Thomas-Stonell, N (PI)

A comparison of the WeeFIM and PEDI questionnaires for measuring change in functional status of young children with cerebral palsy or developmental delay, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, (3 Years), $58,333,
Wright, V (PI)

Functional Status Outcome Indicators for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy: Evaluation of the Comparative Abilities of Two Internationally-recognized Measures to Detect Change, and Determination of Benchmarks for Clinically Important Change, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, (2 Years), $87,282,
Wright, V (PI)

Evaluation of quality of movement in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy: Validity and Sensitivity to change of the Quality FM, Physicians Services Inc. (PSI), (2 Years), $62,500,
Wright, V (Co-PI)

Awards and Honours

Tom Chau
Early Researcher Award, Ontario Ministry of Research & Innovation

Sandi Cox
Canadian Nursing Association Centennial Award – honouring exceptional registered nurses.

Unni Narayanan
Robert Salter/Orthopaedic Resident Teaching Award Distinction, University of Toronto

Patty Rigby
Circle of Honour Award in Education from Bloorview Kids Rehab

Patty Rigby
Research Supervision Award from the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

Steve Ryan
Whittaker Memorial Award from the Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services (for outstanding achievement in rehabilitation research and development for children with cerebral palsy).

Fraser Shein
Word Q, Speak Q, Thought Q were voted as one of the Brightest Ideas of 2008 in the National Center for Technology Innovation Tech Expo, Washington.

Virginia Wright
Exceptional Achievement Award in Research. Department of Physical Therapy. University of Toronto

Bloorview also received the Canadian Nurses Association 2008 Employer Recognition Award.

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