Profile

Rowena received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto in 1984 and has practiced in the field of paediatrics for 35+ years, primarily working in the school system with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Since 2006 she has also been providing casual and part-time OT services with PPA. Rowena has experience with children who present with physical and developmental disabilities, as well as those with self-regulation and learning difficulties. She has attended a wide variety of courses related to visual-perceptual-motor skills, handwriting and sensory processing and has experience in addressing multifaceted challenges which may affect children’s written productivity and/or independence in activities of daily living. She is an Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP) authorizer, and is able to assess clients of all ages for mobility, seating and positioning equipment. Rowena has a teaching status appointment with the University of Toronto and is the on-site OT student fieldwork placement co-ordinator for PPA. Rowena provides occupational therapy services at our Variety Village clinic as well as home visits within Toronto.