Spring 2012

"A Parents' Perspective of the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic" 3/17/2012

Parents of Children Enrolled in The Children's Physical Developmental Clinic

"Rhythmical Activities for Young Children" 2/25/2012

Sam Baumgarten, Emeritus Professor Movement Arts, Health Promotion, and Leisure Studies Department, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

"Pediatric Obesity: Assessment and Treatment Approaches"  2/18/2012

Margaret Apura, R.D., L.D.N., Clinical Dietitian, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

"Creativity and Innovation in a Changing World" 2/11/2012

Warren Dahlin, Assistant Professor of Health Care Administration, Stonehill College, North Easton, MA

"Be an Educator, Not a Medicator" 2/4/2012

John Kolwaite, Division Director of Early Childhood, Primary and Intermediate/Elementary and Heather Katz, Division Director of Middle School and High School, Boston Higashi School, Randolph, MA

"Keys to Supporting Challenging Behavior" 1/28/2012

Deborah Booth, Intensive Special Educator, Referral and PACES Coordinator, Pilgrim Area Collaborative, Pembroke, MA

Fall 2011

"Diabetes: Courses, Care, and Considerations" 11/12/2011

Kristin Rice, RN, BSN, CDE, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

"Having Fun with iPad Apps" 10/29/2011

Lauren Meatty, Regional Consultation Program, Schwartz Center for Children, North Dartmouth, MA

"The Kids on the Block: Puppeteers Presenting the Challenges of Children with Disabilities" 10/22/2011

Scott Stets and Libby Schap, Community Education for The ARC of Greater Fall River, MA

"Family Members as Advocates, Shaping Policy and Practice" 10/15/2011

Richard Robison, Executive Director, Federation for Children with Special Needs, Boston, MA

"A Journey into the Deaf World" (ASL version with limited slides) 10/1/2011

Ben Jarashow, Assistant Professor, ASL and Deaf Studies, Department of Language, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah

Spring 2011

"Taking the First Step as an Ostomate: Deciding to Hike the 2,175 Miles of the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain, GA to Mount Katahdin, ME" 3/19/2011

Beth Klemen, Professional of Recreation Services for Individuals with Disabilities and Avid Hiker

"Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect: Implications for Professionals" 2/26/2011

Terry Flynn, Regional Director, Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, Dorchester, MA

"Access to Media for People with Sensory Disabilities" 2/19/2011

Tom Apone, Director of Media Access Group Services, WGBH, Boston, MA

"Understanding the Physical and Motor Challenges of Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and a Presentation of The Jett Foundation" 2/12/2011

Christine McSherry, President, The Jett Foundation, Kingston, MA

"Bullying and Strategies Future Teachers and Health Care Workers Can Use When Working with Children and Youth" 2/5/2011

Dr. Robert Sege, Chief, Ambulatory Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA

"Initiative Games for Individuals with Disabilities" 1/29/2011

Alison Jackson, Instructor, Bridgewater State University

Fall 2010

"Orientation and Mobility Skills for Those with Visual Impairments" 11/13/2010

George Ball, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Newton Public Schools, Newton, MA

"The Child with Cerebral Palsy: Motor and Developmental Challenges" 11/6/2010

Dr. Laurie J. Glader, Assistant in Medicine, Complex Care Services, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA and Instructor, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA

"Importance of Early Intervention: Speech Language Pathology" 10/30/2010

Susan Moore, CCC/SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist, Indian Brook Elementary School, Plymouth Public Schools, Plymouth, MA

"Barriers Disabled Face: Accessibility via MBTA Transit System" 10/23/2010

Gary Talbot, Assistant General Manager, Department of System-Wide Accessibility, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston, MA

"Health Care for the Child with Down Syndrome" 10/16/2010

Dr. Emily Davidson, Director of Down Syndrome Program Center and Assistant in Medicine, Complex Care Services at Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

"Technology for Those with Visual Impairments" 10/2/2010

Brian Charlson, Director of Computer Training Services, Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA 

Spring 2010

"How I See the World: Former Participant in the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic." 3/21/2010

Timothy Vernon, Communications Major, Graduate of Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA

"Enhancing Function of Those with Disability Through Assistive Technology" 2/27/2010

Susanne Russell, OTR/L, Communication Enhancement Center, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

"Planning for the Financial Future Needs of Children with Disabilities" 2/20/2010

Richard Harwood, Insurance and Financial Adviser, Securities Financial Group, Hingham, MA

"Microprocessor Prosthetic Knee Technology: The C-Leg by Otto Bock.  Providing Human Independence and a Quality Life" 2/13/2010

Jeremy Hines, Otto Bock Healthcare, Upton, MA

"Promoting Resilience in Families with Special Needs: the Grief that Keeps Giving" 1/30/2010
Marie Trozzi, Director, The Good Grief Program, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA

Fall 2009

"The Universal Access Program: Massachusetts Commonwealth State Park System" 11/7/2009
Marcy Marchello, Program Coordinator, Universal Access Program, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, Amherst, MA

"The Child with Cerebral Palsy: Medical, Therapy, & Educational Concerns." 10/31/2009
Dr. Seymour Zimbler, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

"Physical and Motor Characteristics of Children with Down Syndrome" 10/24/2009
Catherine Bearce Nowak, MD, Associate Physician-in-Chief, Director of Clinical Services, National Birth Defects Center, Waltham, MA

"Treatment of Scoliosis: Medical and Educational Concerns." 10/3/2009

"Terry Giove, PTR, Director of Rehabilitation, Hallmark Health System Inc., Melrose, MA

Spring 2009

"Childhood Cancer: Etiology, Treatment and Prognosis." 3/21/2009

Steven J. Isakoff, MD, PhD, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA

Michael Isakoff, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT

"Revolutionary Mobility System: Greater Independence for Those with Neuromuscular Disease."
Mark Pare, Independence Technology, a Johnson and Johnson Company, New Brunswick, NJ

"Information Access, Braille Literacy, Audio Description, and Guide Dogs/White Canes: Independence for People Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired." 2/28/2009

Kim Charlson, Director of Braille & Talking Book Library, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA

"An Introduction to Cochlear Implant" 2/7/2009

Dr. Marilyn Neault, Children's Hospital/Boston at Waltham, Waltham, MA

"New England Disabled Sports (The White Mountain Adaptive Ski School)"
Jessica Harney, OTR/L, Physical Therapy Department, Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA

Fall 2008

"The Children's Physical Developmental Clinic from a Parent's Perspective." 10/25/2008

Parents of Children Enrolled in the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic

"Hepatitis B Virus: A Major Health Concern - Guidelines for Prevention." 10/18/2008

Dr. Raymond Koff, Chief of Hepatology, Metro West Medical Center, Framingham, MA

"The Optimum Weight for Life (OWL) Program" 10/4/2008

Margaret Lovesky, RD, LDN and Emily Cooke, RD LDN

"Gymnastics for All: A Child Centered Approach."

Dr. Karen Richardson, Assistant Professor, Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Spring 2008

"Amputations and Prosthetic Development from the Personal and Professional Perspective." 3/1/2008

David Chandonnet, Chief, Prosthetics, Boston VA Health Care System, Boston, MA

Donat J. "Dan" LeBlanc, Director of Veterans Services, New Bedford, MA

"Computer Equipment Designed and Engineered to Suit the Abilities and Needs of Persons with Disabilities." 2/23/2008

Dr. Les Cory, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Society for Human Advancement through Rehabilitation, Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA

"Public Policies, Issues, and Regulations Related to Individuals with Disabilities" 2/16/2008

Jim Gleason, PT, MS  Associate Director at the Center for Disabilities, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center and University of Massachusetts Medical School, Waltham, MA

Fall 2007

"Strategies for Getting and Keeping a Job:  Practical Pointers"11/3/2007

Susan Bycoff, Educational Coordinator, Dedham, MA

"Volunteerism:  A Means of Connecting to Needs and Purposes that are Greater Than Our Own Comfort." 10/13/2007

Chris Burr, Past President of Burr Associates and graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Dedham, MA

"Helping Hands:  Monkey Helpers for the Disabled, Foster Family Program." 9/29/2007

Judi Hindman, Volunteer Helping Hands:  Monkey Helpers for the Disabled, Weston, MA

Spring 2007

 "Ergonomics in the Work Place" 2/24/2007

Terry Snyder, MBA, Ergonomics Specialist, Occupational and Environmental Health Network, Waltham, MA

 "Accessible Design: Beyond Building Codes" 2/17/2007

Mark Lichter, AIA, Sr. Associate Director of Architecture Paralyzed Veterans of America, Washington, DC

 "Effective Strategies for Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities" 2/10/2007

Doretta Lowney, LICSW, South Norfolk County Association for Retarded Citizens

"The Basics of Orientation and Mobility with Practical Application to Individuals with Multiple Disabilities." 1/27/2007

Kathy Heydt, Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA

"My State of Mind in the Rehabilitation Process: Physical and Mental Adjustments After a Spinal Cord Injury."

Charlie Hince, Past President, Greater Boston Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, Boston

Fall 2006

"A Father's Perspective on Dwarfism" 10/28/2006

Dan Kennedy, Contributing Writer for the Boston Phoenix and Commonwealth Magazine, Danvers, MA and Appears on Greater Boston, WGBH, TV.

"Down Syndrome: A Medical and Personal Perspective" 9/30/2006

Dr. Alan Crocker, Director of Developmental Evaluation Center at Children's Hospital, Boston

Spring 2006

"Challenges and Practices in Ostomy Care" 3/25/2006
Sandy Quigley, CWOCN, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Enterostomal Therapy, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

"Cooperative Games and Activities for Children with Developmental Disabilities" 2/11/2006
Dr. Robert Frederick, Emeritus Faculty, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Fall 2005

"Aquatic Therapy Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities" 10/28/2005
Mary Lawler, CTRS, ATRIC, Adapted Aquatics Director, Recreation Department, Massachusetts Hospital School, Canton, MA

"Kurzweil  3000: Text to Speech Assistive Technology Tool for Children with Learning Disabilities" 10/15/2005
Nancy Avery, Kurzweil Educational Systems, a division of Cambium Learning, Bedford, MA

"Bridgewater State College to Barrow, Alaska: 27 years of Doing Small Things with Great Love"
Dr. Paul Maguire, Associate Professor, University of Alaska, and Director of Alaska's Family and School Health Enhancement Group, Anchorage, Alaska