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Children's Physical Developmental
Clinic: Guest Lecturer Program
The Children's Physical Developmental Clinic (CPDC) at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a unique physical, motor and recreation program that has been serving children with disabilities from Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island since January 1974. The program is designed to enhance perceptual-motor, gross motor, sport, aquatic and leisure skills as well as social development of children and youth with disabilities, ages 18 months to 18 years.
The CPDC program is conducted for five hours on Saturday mornings throughout the academic year. Each child accepted participates in an individually prescribed program conducted at the Kelly Gymnasium and Pool Complex.
To continue to promote a truly multi-disciplinary professional preparation program, a staff of 100 BSU undergraduate students from 12 majors has been chosen for the 2012-2013 academic year. The CPDC program provides BSU students with a structured and closely supervised program enabling the application of knowledge and development of competencies for careers in teaching and human service. A sense of life long learning and devotion to community service are additional attributes nurtured by the CPDC program.
Lectures from medicine, psychology and education have been chosen to foster a cross-disciplinary learning environment and present specific lectures related to the care, treatment, rehabilitation and education of children with disabilities. The lectures share knowledge and skills pertinent to services and programs capable of enhancing the lives of children and youth with disabilities. The lectures are given at weekly seminars conducted between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Saturday mornings in the BSU Conant Science Building Room 120.
For more information about this series, please contact CPDC.
Archived Lectures:
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Spring 2013 |
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"The CPDC Up Close and Personal: Former Student Perspective" 3/23/2013 Matthew Henderson, Former CPDC participant |
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"Work and Life Style Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities in This New Century" 3/2/2013 Marie Trottier, former disability coordinator, Harvard University and Chief Accessibility Officer, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) |
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"Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview of Key Features and Characteristics for a Clinical Perspective" 2/23/2013 Maeve Donnelly, MS, BCBA, Program Specialist, The New England Center for Children Inc., Southboro, MA |
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"Including Samuel: A Film that Captures the Cultural and Systemic Barriers in Inclusion" 2/16/2013 Dan Habib, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, Concord, NH |
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"Adaptive Aquatic Skills: A Personal Perspective" 2/2/2013 Mary Degrenier, Aquatic Director, Massachusetts Hospital School, Canton, MA |
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Fall 2012 |
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"A Personal Perspective on the World of the Blind." 11/10/2012 Jeff Migliozzi, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA. |
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"Gymnastics for All: A Child Centered Approach." 10/27/2012 Dr. Karen Richardson, Assistant Professor, Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA |
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"Effect of Posture and Balance on Health and Sport Performance" 10/20/2012 Terry Giove, Vice President of Ambulatory Services, Hallmark Health System |
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"Amputation and Prosthesis Development: A Personal and Professional Perspective" 10/13/2012 David Chandonnet, Chief of Prosthetics, VA Health Care System, Providence, RI. Donat J. "Dan" LeBlanc, Retired Director of Veterans Services, New Bedford, MA. |
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"Hepatitis B Virus: A Major Health Concern - Guidelines for Prevention." 9/29/2012 Dr. Raymond Koff, Chief of Hepatology, Metro West Medical Center, Framingham, MA |
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Spring 2012 |
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"A Parents' Perspective of the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic" 3/17/2012 Parents of Children Enrolled in The Children's Physical Developmental Clinic |
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"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 |
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"Pediatric Obesity: Assessment and Treatment Approaches" 2/18/2012 Margaret Apura, R.D., L.D.N., Clinical Dietitian, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA |
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"Creativity and Innovation in a Changing World" 2/11/2012 Warren Dahlin, Assistant Professor of Health Care Administration, Stonehill College, North Easton, MA |
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"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 |
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"Keys to Supporting Challenging Behavior" 1/28/2012 Deborah Booth, Intensive Special Educator, Referral and PACES Coordinator, Pilgrim Area Collaborative, Pembroke, MA |
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Fall 2011 |
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"Diabetes: Courses, Care, and Considerations" 11/12/2011 Kristin Rice, RN, BSN, CDE, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA |
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"Having Fun with iPad Apps" 10/29/2011 Lauren Meatty, Regional Consultation Program, Schwartz Center for Children, North Dartmouth, MA |
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"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 |
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"Family Members as Advocates, Shaping Policy and Practice" 10/15/2011 Richard Robison, Executive Director, Federation for Children with Special Needs, Boston, MA |
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"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 |
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Spring 2011 |
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Beth Klemen, Professional of Recreation Services for Individuals with Disabilities and Avid Hiker |
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"Child Sexual Abuse and
Neglect: Implications for Professionals" 2/26/2011 Terry Flynn, Regional Director, Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, Dorchester, MA |
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"Access to Media for People
with Sensory Disabilities" 2/19/2011
Tom Apone, Director of Media Access Group Services,
WGBH, Boston, MA |
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Christine McSherry, President, The Jett Foundation, Kingston, MA |
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Dr. Robert Sege, Chief, Ambulatory Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA |
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"Initiative Games for
Individuals with Disabilities" 1/29/2011 Alison Jackson, Instructor, Bridgewater State University |
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Fall 2010 |
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"Orientation and Mobility Skills for Those with Visual Impairments" 11/13/2010 George Ball, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Newton Public Schools, Newton, MA |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"Technology for Those with Visual Impairments" 10/2/2010 Brian Charlson, Director of Computer Training Services, Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA |
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Spring 2010 |
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"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 |
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"Enhancing Function of
Those with Disability Through Assistive Technology" 2/27/2010 Susanne Russell, OTR/L, Communication Enhancement Center, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA |
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"Planning for the
Financial Future Needs of Children with Disabilities" 2/20/2010 Richard Harwood, Insurance and Financial Adviser, Securities Financial Group, Hingham, MA |
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Jeremy Hines, Otto Bock Healthcare, Upton, MA |
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"Promoting
Resilience in Families with Special Needs: the Grief that Keeps Giving"
1/30/2010 |
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Fall 2009 |
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"The Universal Access
Program: Massachusetts Commonwealth State Park System" 11/7/2009 |
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"The
Child with Cerebral Palsy: Medical, Therapy, & Educational Concerns."
10/31/2009 |
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"Physical and Motor
Characteristics of Children with Down Syndrome" 10/24/2009 |
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"Treatment of Scoliosis: Medical and Educational Concerns." 10/3/2009 "Terry Giove, PTR, Director of Rehabilitation, Hallmark Health System Inc., Melrose, MA |
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Spring 2009 |
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"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 |
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"Revolutionary
Mobility System: Greater Independence for Those with Neuromuscular Disease."
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Kim Charlson, Director of Braille & Talking Book Library, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA |
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"An Introduction to Cochlear Implant" 2/7/2009 Dr. Marilyn Neault, Children's Hospital/Boston at Waltham, Waltham, MA |
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"New
England Disabled Sports (The
White Mountain Adaptive Ski School)" |
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Fall 2008 |
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"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 |
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"The Optimum Weight for Life (OWL) Program" 10/4/2008 Margaret Lovesky, RD, LDN and Emily Cooke, RD LDN |
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"Gymnastics for All: A Child Centered Approach." Dr. Karen Richardson, Assistant Professor, Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA |
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Spring 2008 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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Fall 2007 |
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"Strategies for Getting and Keeping a Job: Practical Pointers"11/3/2007 Susan Bycoff, Educational Coordinator, Dedham, MA |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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Spring 2007 |
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"Ergonomics in the Work Place" 2/24/2007 Terry Snyder, MBA, Ergonomics Specialist, Occupational and Environmental Health Network, Waltham, MA |
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"Accessible Design: Beyond Building Codes" 2/17/2007 Mark Lichter, AIA, Sr. Associate Director of Architecture Paralyzed Veterans of America, Washington, DC |
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"Effective Strategies for Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities" 2/10/2007 Doretta Lowney, LICSW, South Norfolk County Association for Retarded Citizens |
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Kathy Heydt, Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA |
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Charlie Hince, Past President, Greater Boston Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, Boston |
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Fall 2006 |
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"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. |
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"Down Syndrome: A Medical and Personal Perspective" 9/30/2006 Dr. Alan Crocker, Director of Developmental Evaluation Center at Children's Hospital, Boston |
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Spring 2006 |
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"Challenges
and Practices in Ostomy Care" 3/25/2006 |
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"Cooperative
Games and Activities for Children with Developmental Disabilities"
2/11/2006 |
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Fall 2005 |
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"Aquatic
Therapy Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities"
10/28/2005 |
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"Kurzweil
3000: Text to Speech Assistive Technology
Tool for Children with Learning Disabilities"
10/15/2005 |
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"Bridgewater
State College to Barrow, Alaska: 27 years of Doing Small Things with Great
Love" |
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