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Name: Steve Ryan

Title: Scientist

Theme: Innovation & Development

Education:

Ph.D., Health Sciences, Utrecht University
M.Sc., Health Research Methodology (Clinical Epidemiology), McMaster University
B.E.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Ontario

University Position:

Associate Professor (status), Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto

Associate Member, Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto

Research Interests:

Research methods, measurement, evaluation, and commercial development of assistive devices for children.

Current Funding:

Title: Development of an indicator of the impact of assistive devices on children with disabilities and their families
Researchers: Ryan SE, Sawatzky B, Campbell KA (Co-PIs), Rigby P, Montpetit K, Roxborough L, McKeever P. (Co-Is). Stevens J, Meaning S. (Decision Maker Co-Applicants).
Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation/Bloorview Research Institute and Child Health BC/Child and Youth Health Research Network

Title: Clinical performance of a stability-controlled wheeled walker for children with disabilities
Researchers: Ryan SE (PI), Wright V. (Co-PI)
Agency: Ontario Centres of Excellence through MaRS Innovation

Title: Participation of Partners in Communication
Researchers: Tsang V, Ryan, SE.
Industry Partner: Quillsoft Limited
Agency: Mathematics and Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS) Accelerate Internship and Quillsoft

Title: Responsiveness of a new writing mechanics performance measure for students with writing impairments
Researchers: Ryan SE (PI), Kotler A, Sophianopoulos M, Bigel M
Agency: Internal

Selected Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications:

Ryan, S.E. (2011). Overview of systematic reviews of adaptive seating interventions for children with cerebral palsy: Where do we go from here? Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2011.595044.

Rigby, P.J., Ryan, S.E., Campbell, K. (2011). Electronic Aids to Daily Living and Quality of Life for Persons with Tetraplegia. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 6(3): 260-267.

Ryan SE, Rigby PJ, Campbell KA. Randomised controlled trial comparing two school furniture configurations in the printing performance of young children with cerebral palsy. Austal Occ Ther J 2010; 57, 239–245. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2009.00831.x 

Ryan SE.  Injury risk compensation in children with physical disabilities: Could assistive technology devices have a dark side? Disabi Rehabil: Assist Technol J 2010. 5(3):199-208. doi: 10.3109/17483101003602548.x

Tam C, Ryan SE, Rigby P, Sophianopoulos P. Rater reliability of an adapted version of the Minnesota Handwriting Assessment for primary school students with cerebral palsy. Austral Occ Ther J 2009; 56(6):403-408.

Ryan SE, Campbell KA, Rigby PJ, Fishbein-Germon B, Hubley D, Chan B. Impact of adaptive seating devices on children with cerebral palsy and their families. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2009; 90:27-33.

Rigby P, Ryan SE, Campbell K. Effect of adaptive seating devices on the activity performance of children with cerebral palsy. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2009; 90(8):1389-1395.

Ryan SE, Campbell KA. Evaluation of a parent-report diary of the home use of assistive devices by young children with cerebral palsy. Disabil Rehabil: Assist Technol 2009; 4(3):189–197.

Ryan SE, Campbell KA, Rigby P. Reliability of the Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007; 88: 1436-40.

Ryan SE, Campbell KA, Rigby P, Germon B, Chan B, Hubley D. Development of the new Family Impact of Assistive Technology Scale (FIATS). Int J Rehabil Res 2006; 29(3): 195-200.

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Contact Information:
Bloorview Research Institute
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario M4G 1R8

Tel: 416-425-6220, extension 3526
Fax: 416-425-1634

E-mail: sryan at hollandbloorview dot ca* (see Note below)

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