I supervise CHFS or PSYC majors for honours theses or individualized study course requirements. Typically, students complete Neurodevelopmental Disabilities research, primarily Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); or Program Evaluation/Applied Research (inc. Health/Social, NGOs, Education sectors).
The following provides a sample of research or evaluation conducted in collaboration with students.
- Muskoka Health Links Evaluation Framework (Paula Crockford; B.A. Major CHFS/Minor PSYC, 04.2015; BSW, 08.2016)
- Criteria for Effective Models of Student Learning: Developing a Framework for Implementation and Evaluation (Christine Meek, B.A. Hon. CHFS; 04.2017)
- Canadian FASD Perspectives; A Review of over 1100 Major Dailies (Emily Gibbons, B.A.Hon. Major CHFS/Minor Geography; 04.2016 and Charlie Roberts, B.A. Hon. PSYC)
- Proposal for Evaluating a Provincial CAS Residential Framework (Laura Hough, B.A. CHFS; 11.2015)
- The YWCA Quest Program: A Retrospective Review (Kirsten Nicolson, B.A.Hon. Major CHFS/Minor PSYC; 04.2015) Upon graduation, Kirsten was awarded the Dave Marshall leadership award for academic excellence for her thesis work; the J.W. Trussler proficiency award for academic excellence; and the Canadian Psychological Association Certificate of Academic Excellence for her thesis work.
- Effect of Media on How the Public Views ASD (Maddie Jones, B.A.Hon. Major CHFS; 04.2015)
- Autism as Portrayed in Print Media (Brianna Perrett, B.A.Hon. Major CHFS; 04.2015)
- Preventing Secondary Disabilities in Children with FASD: A Cumulative Risk Approach (Laura Cameron, B.A.Hon. Major CHFS; 04.2014; B.Ed. 04.2015) Laura was awarded the J.W. Trussler proficiency award for academic excellence at Nipissing (2012-13; 2013-14). Laura is currently completely her MSW at Windsor with an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) for 2015-2016 and 2016-17.