Oct 2011

Debra Linda CAMERON

Assistant Professor

Associate Member, School of Graduate Studies

Cross Appointment – Collaborative Program in Women’s Health

CAOT Registration #: 26297

COTO Registration #: G9300593

OSOT Registration #: 10276

1.                  DEGREES

2.                  EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

a)      University of Toronto

b)      Other Professional Appointments/Contracts

3.                  HONOURS / AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS:

2010                COTF Lunch with a Scholar Recipient

2008                CAOT Award of Merit

2007                CAOT Certificate of Appreciation

4.                  SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

MEMBERSHIP IN ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

REVIEWER

Research Proposals

2007-present         Chair, Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation, Grants and        Scholarship Committee

Manuscript/Conference Abstracts

 2008                    Disability and Rehabilitation

 2002-present        Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

 2002-present         Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics

 2007-present                    Australian Journal of Occupational Therapy

2006-present          Occupational Therapy Journal of Research

2001-present           Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Conference

Promotions and Tenure

University of Toronto

University of Texas

University of Manitoba

5.                  SIGNIFICANT ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES WHILE AT UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

                  a)   Department of Occupational Therapy

2005             Acting Chair of Professional Curriculum Committee

2001-             Member, Professional Curriculum Committee

present

                  b) Faculty of Medicine

2007-         Chair, Steering Committee, International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation

present

2004-         Member, Steering Committee, International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation

2007

2005-         Chair, Trinidad Working Group, International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation

present

2004-

Present       Chair, Resource Development Committee, International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation

            c)   COMMUNITY / PROFESSIONAL BOARDS / AGENCIES / COMMITTEES

6.                  UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT SUPERVISION:

Titles of Completed Projects Chaired:         

1. Susana DaSilva, B.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Fieldwork Support Needs of the Clinical Community. 2002.
2. Emily Bednar, B.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of  Occupational Therapists, 2002.
3. Jacklyn Pearce, B.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto.  Impact of COTF Funding., 2002.
4. Cara Dell’erba, B.Sc.OT., University of Toronto.  The influence of Parenting Style on Cognitive Strategies Utilized by Preschoolers, 2001
5. Niki Tornhill, B.Sc.OT., University of Toronto.  The influence of Parenting Style on Cognitive Strategies Utilized by Preschoolers, 2001
6. Lisa Vandewater, B.Sc.OT., University of Toronto.  Preparation for Private Practice, 2001
7. Lisa Hayward, B.Sc.OT., University of Toronto. Performance Evaluations in Occupational Therapy, 2001.
8. Kelly Gibson, B.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Qualitative Analysis of Survey of Clinicians re: Fieldwork Support Needs. 2000.
9. Ahava Lipetz, B.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Perceived Benefits and Limitations of Integrated Preschools. 1999.
10. Lori Michaels, B.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Perceived Benefits and Limitations of Integrated Preschools, 1999.
11. Nancy Kim, B.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Increasing Fieldwork Opportunities in Private Practice, 1999.
12. Kym Sloggett, B.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Increasing Fieldwork Opportunities in Private Practice. 1999.
13. Christine Scott, B.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Fieldwork Support Needs of the Clinical Community, 1999.

7.         GRADUATE SUPERVISIONS

1. Karen Leckie, MScOT candidate, University of Toronto, Parents Perceptions of physical activity in children with developmental disabilities, 2011.
2. Jennifer Drummond, MScOT candidate, University of Toronto, Parents Perceptions of physical activity of children with developmental disabilities, 2011.
3. Shannon Austin, MScOT candidate, University of Toronto, Grant proposal – children with dystonia following childhood stroke, 2011.
4. Michelle Auerbach, MScOT candidate, University of Toronto, Grant proposal – children with dystonia following childhood stroke, 2011.
5. Julia Foster, MScOT candidate, University of Toronto, Speech involvement in Children with DCD, 2011.
6. Sam Swimm, MScOT candidate, University of Toronto, Speech involvement in Children with DCD, 2011.
7. Afshan, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto.  Impact of Parent Education Program, 2010.
8. Taryn Bolt, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto, Research Needs of ICDR members, 2010.
9. Janet Njelesani, PhD Candidate, University of Toronto, 2008 to present.
10. Tanya Eimantis, GDRS Master’s Student, University of Toronto, 2008 to 2011.
11. Heather Boyd, McMaster, Master’s student
12. Lisa Blum, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Perfomance: Parent Involvement, 2009.
13. Rachel Benchetrit, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Perfomance: Parent Involvement, 2009.
14. Emma Hicks, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Using Goal Attainment Scaling in Kenya, 2009.
15. Jessica Barnes, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Using Goal Attainment Scaling in Kenya, 2009.
16. Kate Williams, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Using Goal Attainment Scaling in Tanzania, 2009.
17. Ashley Wilson, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Using Goal Attainment Scaling in Tanzania, 2009.
18. Carrie Irwin, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Using Goal Attainment Scaling in Tanzania, 2009.
19. Robyn Pratt, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Using Goal Attainment Scaling in Tanzania, 2009.
20. Julija Simonelis, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Perspectives in International Fieldwork, 2009.
21. Courtney Kuzma, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Perspectives in International Fieldwork, 2009.
22. Laura Novak, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. Perspectives in International Fieldwork, 2009.
23. Daniela Mari, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto.  CO-OP: Perspectives of Therapists, 2009.
24. Leila Amin, M. Sc. O.T., McMaster University.  Rehabilitation in Tanzania, 2009.
25. Vanessa Macdonald, M. Sc. O.T., McMaster University.  Rehabilitation in Tanzania, 2009.
26. Annie Roy, MHSc (Health Promotion). University of Toronto, Practicum Supervisor, June to Sept, 2008
27. Parvin Eftekhar. M.Sc., University of Toronto.  Perspectives of Stroke Survivors in Iran, 2008.
28. Lynsay Smallman, M.Sc. O.T., University of Toronto.  Trinidadian Teachers Experience and Perspectives Surronding Their Administration of Paediatric Screening Tools. 2007
29. Dana Clifford, M.Sc. O.T., University of Toronto.  Trinidadian Teachers Experience and Perspectives Surronding Their Administration of Paediatric Screening Tools. 2007
30. Laura Petit, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto.  Transition to School. 2007
31. Tiffhany Gamage, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto.  Transition to School. 2007
32. Lindsey Markowitz, M.Sc.O.T., University of Toronto.  Alternative and Augmentative Communication: Services and Needs, 2007.
33. Susie Rothman, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance with Children with Cerebral Palsy. 2006
34. Victoria Prooday, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance with Children with Cerebral Palsy. 2006
35. Carolyn Taylor, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance with Children with Cerebral Palsy. 2006
36. Melissa Lamasan, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance with Children with Cerebral Palsy. 2006
37. Laura Cooper, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. International Placements and International Curricula in Canadian Rehabilitation Programs. 2006
38. Sarah Noy, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Sensory Processing in Children with Down Syndrome. 2006
39. Shelley Dua, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Sensory Processing in Children with Down Syndrome. 2006
40. Lisa Tong, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Comparing Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance to Task-specific Instruction in Improving Performance of Children with DCD. 2005
41. Rob Corcoran, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Comparing Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance to Task-specific Instruction in Improving Performance of Children with DCD. 2005
42. Sara Couto, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Rehabilitation in Tanzania., 2005
43. Allison Drew, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Impact of Fieldwork Placement on Job Choice., 2005
44. Amy Smith. M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Barriers and Benefits to Providing Student Placements. 2004
45. Amy Caldwell, M. Sc. O.T., University of Toronto. Current Rehabilitation Services and Needs in Trinidad and Tobago. 2004
46. Nancy Rushford, M. Sc. O.T., McMaster University. Play Intervention with Parents who have an ABI and their Children. 2003
47. Paul Stacey, M. Sc. O.T., McMaster University. Play Intervention with Parents who have an ABI and their Children. 2003
48. Erin Cunningham, M. Sc.O.T., University of Toronto. The Impact of International Fieldwork on Students. 2003.

8.         a)   COURSES TAUGHT AT UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO:

Graduate Professional Stream

Undergraduate (University of Toronto)

b)   COURSES DEVELOPED AT UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO:

Graduate Professional Stream

INTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING 

2006                Innovative Approaches to Rehabilitation Research: Enhancing                  50,000.00

                        Participation for Persons with Disabilities Over the Lifespan.

                        PI – Bonnie Kirsch, Co investigators - Susan Rappolt,

                        Alex Mihailidis, Deb Cameron, Kent Campbell, Deirdre

                        Dawson, Denise Reid, Andrea Duncan.

2006                Diversity and Inclusion.  PI – Michael Iwama, Co-investigators-                50,000.00

                        Deb Cameron, Lynn Cockburn, Denise Reid, Barry Trentham,

                        Rebecca Renwick

9.         EXTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING

10.       PUBLICATIONS

LIFE-TIME SUMMARY

DETAILS (Life-time)

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLE

1.      Simonelis, J., Njelesani, J., Novak, L., Kuzma, C. and Cameron, D.

(2011), International fieldwork placements and occupational therapy:

Lived experiences of the major stakeholders. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 58: 370–377. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00942.x

2.      Njelesani, J., Couto, S. & Cameron, D. Disability and rehabilitation in Tanzania: A review of the literature. Accepted Feb. 14/2011 Disability and Rehabilitation.

3.      Agnihotri, S., Keightley, M. L., Colantonio, A., Cameron, D.,  Polatajko, H., Developmental Neurorehabilitation. Community integration interventions for youth with acquired brain injuries: A review". October 2010, 13 (5), 369-382.

4.      Bruni, M., Cameron, D., Noy, S. Dua, S.   Reported Sensory Processing needs of Children with Down Syndrome. P and OT in Paeds. (electronic version August 2010 http://informahealthcare.com/eprint/25F9FJvfDEApNQSyHry8/full?tokenKey

5.      Parnes, P., Cameron, D., Christie, N., Cockburn, L., Hashemi, G., & Yoshida, K. (2009).  Disability in low-income countries: Issues and Implications. Disability and Rehabilitation. 31 (14), 1170

6.      Gibson, B, Darrah^, J., Cameron^, D, Kingsnorth S., Lepage, C., Martini, R., Mandich, A., Menna-Dack, D. (2008) Revisiting Therapy Assumptions in Children’s Rehabilitation: Clinical and Research Implications. Disability and Rehabilitation (online May 29, 2009).

7.      Yoshida, K., Parnes, P., Brooks, D., & Cameron, D. (2009). A case study of the changing nature of an international Non-Government Organization: A focus on disability and development.  Disability and Rehabilitation

8.      Trentham, B., Cockburn, L., Cameron, D., Iwama, M. (2006). Diversity and inclusion within an occupational therapy curriculum. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Special Issue on Diversity, 1 (9). Available from http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2006.00605.x

9.      Cameron, D., Nixon, S., Parnes, P. & Pisadny, M. (2005). Children with disabilities in low income countries. Paediatrics and Child Health, 10 (5), 269-272.

10.  **Sloggett, K., Kim, N. & Cameron, D. (2003). Increasing fieldwork experiences in private     practice. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, April.

11.  Cameron, D., Durdan, R., Leslie, M., Pollock, N., Stewart, D., Gaik, S., & Toal, C., (2001). Clinical utility of Test of Playfulness, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, April.

BOOK CHAPTERS

1.       Deb Cameron, Eileen McKee, Kelly OBrien, Deborah Randall-Wood, Gred 
Robinson, Janet Wu, Elisse Zack.  Chapter 14: HIV and Rehabilitation 
in Managing Your Health, Fourth Edition.  Canadian AIDS Treatment 
Information Exchange: Toronto, Canada.  2009 pp. 192-205.  ISBN: 
978-0-9784654-3-8, CATIE Ordering Centre Number ATI 40215

2.       Contributing Author: Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an OT Vision for Health, Well-Being and Justice Through Occupation.

3.       Missiuna, C., Polatajko, H., Pollock, N., & Cameron, D. (in press).  A brief look at neuromotor disorders and their impact on the lives of children.  In S. Lane & A. Bundy. (Eds) Kids Can be Kids: The occupations and activities of childhood.  Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Co.

4.       Stewart, D. & Cameron, D. (2007).  Client centred practice in paediatrics. In T. Sumsion (Ed.)  Client Centred Practice in Occupational Therapy: a guide to implementation. London: Elsevier Press.

NON PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

1.      **Cameron, D. & Markowicz, L. Augmentative and alternative communication: International  perspectives. Occupational  Therapy Now, Jan/Feb 2009.

2.      **Cameron, D., Bednar, E. & Valade, H. Adventures in International Fieldwork. Occupational       Therapy Now, Mar/April 2003.

3.      *Cameron, D., Rushford, N. & Stacey, P. Will you play with me?  Positive parenting through playful interaction (case report).  Rehabilitation and Community Care Medicine,  Spring 2004, 40-41.

4.      Cameron, D. Interprofessional Learning in Rehabilitation and HIV Project Update: Rehabilitation Faculty Perspective, Back to Life, Vol. 8, Issue 2, Fall 2006.

5.      Cameron, D, HIV for Health Professionals.  Occupational Therapy Now, January/February 2007, Volume 9.

6.      Tran, T., Thomas, S., Cameron, D. and Bone, G. Rehabilitation in the context of HIV: Implications for occupational therapists. Occupational Therapy Now, March/April 2007, Volume 9.

7.      Occupational therapy strategies for people living with HIV/AIDS.  Consumer Tip Sheet.  Occupational Therapy Now, March/April 2007, Volume 9, Issue 2.

8.      Cameron, D. Occupational Therapy in Action: Using the CO-OP Program.  OT NOW. Sept/Oct 2002, 6-7.

9.      **Petit, L., Gamage, T., Solish, L. & Cameron, D. Starting School: What Children with Disabilities Need.  Rehab & Community Care Medicine, Fall 2007, 46-49.

10.  Part II: Adaptation and Use of the Miniature Powered Vehicle with a Severely Physically Disabled Pre-School Population. Cameron, D., Snell, E., Pilkington, M., Verburg, G., Milner, M. & Lotto, M., 1994.

11.  Final Report for National Health Research and Development Program. Evaluations  and Development of Powered Mobility Aids with Two to Five Year Olds with Neuromuscular Disorders. Lotto, W., Milner, M., Snell, E., Verburg, G., Pilkington, M., Cameron, D., & Maxted, H. 1994

PEER-REVIEWED ABSTRACTS / PRESENTATIONS (*=Both) AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES: (Presenter(s) = underlined)

1.       Ethics in International Fieldwork, Cockburn, Cameron, boudreau, lauckner, storr, CAOT conference, Saskatoon, 2011.

2.       Parents Perceptions of Physical Activity in Children with Developmental Disabilities, Karen Leckie, Jenn Drummond, Deb Cameron, Janet Njelesani, CAOT conference, Saskatoon, June, 2011-06-21

3.       Oromotor Functioning and Coordination of Speech in Boys with DCD, Foster, J., Swimm, S., Cameron, D., Cantin, N., Van Lieshout, P., Polatajko, H., International DCD conference, Lausanne, Switzerland, June, 2011.

4.       Occupational Repetoire, Oromotor Functioning and Coordination of Speech in Boys with DCD, Foster, J., Swimm, S., Cameron, D., Cantin, N., Van Lieshout, P., Polatajko, H., CAOT conference, Saskatoon, June, 2011.

5.       CAHR:  April 16, 2011, Poster presentation The Intersectionality of HIV and Disabiity: Resutls from the SEPO Study.  Nixon, Cameron C, Cameron D, Hanass-Hancock, Ibanez-Carrasco, Manning, Parsons, Simwaba, Solomon and Yoshida.

6.       OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS TO ADVANCE PRACTICE, POLICY AND RESEARCH WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE HIV-POSITIVE] to the 16^th International WCPT Congress, World Physical Therapy 2011, which will take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 20-23 June 2011.

7.       Parent Involvement with two interventions..  Deb Cameron, Lisa Blum and Rachel Benchtrit, CAOT, Halifax, 2010.

8.       The World as a Classroom.  Mary Lou Boudreau, Rachel Thibealt, Deb Cameron, Jessica Barnes, Emma Hicks, Susan Streight. CAOT, Halifax, 2010.

9.     Glencross-Eimantas, T, Cameron, D., Cameron, J., & Rappolt, S. (2010). Extreme Home Makeover: A complex negotiation. CAOT Conference presentation, Halifax, NS.

10.   Goal Attainment Scaling: The experience of introducing a formalized outcome measure in rehabilitation in rural Kisuma, Kenya. Cameron,D., Barnes, J. & Hicks, E. WFOT conference, Chile, May, 2010.

11.   Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP): A new approach for children with Cerebral Palsy. Cameron, D. WFOT conference, May, 2010.

12.   A Step into the Future: Occupation Based/Task Oriented Approaches in the Intervention of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Cameron, D. & van den Houten, J. A Global Status Quo on Cerebral Palsy, Holland. Nov 5, 2009

13.   Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance(CO-OP): A New Approach to Assessment and Treatment of an Old Problem. Cameron, D. ACOT 9^th Biennial Scientific Conference, Nov 2009.

14.   Paediatric home modification recommendations: Assessing environments and future needs. Glencross-Eimantas, T., Cameron, J, Cameron, D & Rappolt, S. CAOT Conference Ottawa, June 2009.

15.   Analysing the social environment in  home modification assessments. Glencross-Eimantas, T., Cameron, D, Cameron, J. & Rappolt, S. CAOT Conference Ottawa, June 2009.

16.   Investigating best practices for children with cerebral palsy: A pilot study of two approaches. Cameron, D., Polatajko, H., Missiuna, C. & Schwellnus, H. CAOT Conference Ottawa, June 2009.

17.   No country is an island: Partnerships in the Caribbean.  Vandewater, L, Cameron, D., & Chaudry, R. CAOT Conference Ottawa, June 2009.

18.   HIV mentorship programme: Building capacity among rehabilitation specialists. Cameron, D., Hard, J., & Zack, E. CAOT Conference Ottawa, June 2009.

19.   Investigating best practices for children with cerebral palsy: A pilot study of two approaches. Cameron, D. OACRS Conference, Oct. 2008

20.   Income support and employment for people living with HIV and other episodic disabilities.   Cameron, D. & Zack, E. CAOT Conference, Whitehorse, June 13, 2008.

21.   Best practices for HIV and rehabilitation in occupational therapy. Cameron, D. Solomon, P., Wilkins, A., O’Brien, K. & Zack, E. CAOT Conference, Whitehorse, June 14, 2008.

22.   Study of an INGO focused on Disabilities. Parnes, P., Cameron, D., Brooks, D., Yoshida, K. Canadian Society for International Health, October, 2007, Ottawa, Canada.

23.   Developing capacities of INGO: A focus on Disability and development. Cameron, D. Parnes, P., Brooks, D., Yoshida, K. Canadian Society for International Health, October, 2007, Ottawa, Canada.

24.   A Contextualized, Meta-cognitive Rehabilitation Approach for Enhancing Participation in Adults and Children with Acquired Brain Injury: An Extended Session.  Dawson, D., Polatajko, H. & Cameon, D. ACRM-ASNR Joint Education Conference. Washington, Oct 3 – 7, 2007.

25.   The Clinical Utility of Paediatric Screening Tools: A Trinidadian Example.  Smallman, L., Clifford, D. & Cameron, D. CAOT Conference, St Johns, July 2007.

26.   HIV and Rehabilitation: What do OTs Need to Know? Cameron, D., Bone, G., O’Brien, K., Zack, E. CAOT Conference, St John’s, July 2007

27.   Interprofessional Learning in Rehabilitation in the Context of HIV, Friday, April 27, 2007, CASLPA Annual Conference, Moncton, NB

28.   Interprofessional Learning in Rehabilitation in the context of HIV. Special Interest Report Poster Display at World Physical Therapy 2007 in Vancouver, Canada.

29.   Building Networks to Build Inclusion. Cameron, D., Parnes, P., Cockburn, L. Canadian Association for African Studies Conference. May 2007, Toronto, Canada.

30.   Poster: The intersection between HIV and rehabilitation: A unique working group.  Cameron, D., Bone, G., Yack, E. Gibson, K., WFOT Friday July 28, 2006, Sydney Australia.

31.   Poster: Interprofessional learning in Rehabilitation in the Context of HIV.  Bone,  G., Zack, E., Cameron, D., and Obrien, K. AIDS 2006 Conference, Toronto.  August 14 to 18, 2006.

32.   Divergent Case method: An interactive approach to occupational therapy education, extended session.  Polatajko, H., Lynn Cockburn, Deb Cameron, Sharon Friefeld, June 3, CAOT conference, Montreal Quebec, 2006.

33.   Sensory needs in children with Down Syndrome, Sarah Noy, Shelly Dua, Maryanne Bruni, Deb Cameron, poster presentation, CAOT, June 3, CAOT conference, Montreal, Quebec, 2006.

34.   Hayes, K., Rigby, P., Beaton, D., Berg, K., Cameron, D., Colantonio, A., Egan, M., Jaglal, S., MacDermid, J., Polatajko, H., Stolee, P., Switzer-McIntyre, S. Ontario Rehabilitation Research Advisory Network: Promoting and Advancing rehabilitation research in Ontario.  Poster Display. GTA Rehabilitation Network Best Practice Day 2006, February, 2006, Toronto.

35.   O’Brien, K., Bone, G., Zack., E. Cameron, D., Sulway, C., & Wu, J. Interprofessional learning in rehabilitation in the context of HIV: A conceptual framework of existing HIV curricula for health care professionals. A Network of Knowledge, Ontario HIV Treatment Network Research Conference, 2005. Nov 24 & 25, 2005.

36.   Cockburn, L., Cameron, D. Trentham, B. & Kirsh, B. Transcultural competence and transcultural effectiveness: It doesn’t just happen! Poster presented at the The University of Toronto Wilson Centre for Research In Education Day, Thursday October 27^th, 2005, Toronto, Ontario.

37.   Corcoran, R., Tong, L., Cameron, D. & Polatajko, H. Task-specific instruction and CO-OP: Improving occupational performance for children. CAOT Conference, Vancouver, 2005

38.   Cameron, D. & Solish, L. So you want to get involved in international health? CAOT Conference, Vancouver, 2005

39.   Bossers, A., Banks, S., Cameron, D., Drynan, D., Mulholland, S., O’Connor, D. Stier, J., Storr, C. & Sullivan, T. Delivering effective feedback within the occupational therapy competencies of practice. CAOT Conference, Vancouver, 2005

40.   Caldwell, A. & Cameron, D. Childhood rehabilitation in a developing country: Current services and needs. CAOT Conference, Vancouver, 2005.

41.   Cameron, D., Stier, J., Vandewater, L., & Cunningham, E.  “Go for it: Student Experiences of International Fieldwork”. CAOT Conference, Charlottetown, June 2004.

42.   Paediatric Needs Assessment in Tanzania.  Parnes, P., Cameron, D., Nixon, S., Pidsadny, M., Canadian Society for International Health, October, 2004, Ottawa Canada.

43.   Cameron D. & Pearce, J.  “Impact of COTF funding on Occupational Therapists”. CAOT Conference, Winnipeg, 2003.

44.   Cameron, D., Stier, J. & Hayward, L. “The Ideal Performance Evaluation Tool”. CAOT Conference, St. John, 2002.

45.   Trentham, B. Cockburn, L. and Cameron, D. Responding to Cultural Diversity through Curriculum Development. Stockholm WFOT Congress, June 2002.

46.   Cameron, D. & Vandewater, L. “The Growth of Healthy Communities through International Student Placements”. CAOT Conference, St. John, 2002.

47.   Cameron, D., Sloggett, K. & Vandewater, L. “Do Academic Programs Prepare Students for Private Practice”. CAOT Conference, St. John, 2002.

48.   Cameron, D., Cockburn, L. & Trentham, B. “Responding to Cultural Diversity Through Curriculum Development”. CAOT Conference, St. John, 2002.

49.   Cameron, D. “Influence of Parenting Style on Cognitive Strategies Used by Preschoolers”. American Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, 2002

50.   Cameron, D., Storck, A. & Vandewater, L. “The Growth of Healthy Communities through International Student Placements, Canadian Conference on International Health, Ottawa, 2001.

51.   Cameron, D., Stier, J. & Gibson, K. “The Fieldwork Support Needs of the Clinical Community”. CAOT Conference, Calgary, 2001

52.   Michaels, L., Lipetz, A., and Cameron, D. “Perceived Benefits and Limitations of Integrated Preschools”. The Tri-Joint Congress, Toronto,  2000

53.   Kim, N., Sloggett, K., and Cameron, D. “Fieldwork Opportunities of the New Millenium: Increasing Placements in Private Practice”. The Tri-Joint Congress, Toronto, 2000

54.   Anthony, A., Gaiptman, B. and Cameron, D. “Role of the Offsite Supervisor”. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Conference, Montreal, 1998

INVITED PRESENTATIONS / LECTURES / MEDIA APPEARANCES:

1.      Cameron, D. & Sajoo, Rozina “Project Magic”. Presentation to teachers, parents and therapists. Trinidad, 2004.

2.      Cameron, D. “Integrating Special Needs Children into Kindergarten”. Interest Group of Peel Board of Education, Mississauga, 1995

3.      Cameron, D. “Implications of Bill 100”. Healthcare Legislation Update Workshop, Toronto, 1992

4.      Cameron, D. “O.S.O.T. Submission re: Bill 100”. Ontario Legislature’s Standing Committee on Social Development, Toronto, 1990

5.      Cameron, D. “Regulated Health Professions Act, Bill 100, Bill 164, and Long Term Care”, Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara, Guelph, Ottawa, Hanover, Kitchener, London, 1992-1994

6.      Cameron, D. “O.S.O.T. Submission re: Regulated Health Professions Act” Ontario Legislature’s Standing Committee on Social Development, Toronto, 1991

7.      Cameron, D. “Current Issues in Healthcare Today”, Ottawa, 1989

BOOK / FILM REVIEWS:

1.      Cameron, D. Review of “Living Well with Asthma”. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics, 19, 3/4, 2000.

2.      Cameron, D. Review of “Arthrogryposis: A text Atlas”. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics, 19, 3/4, 2000.