Summary: | Diane describes coming to St. John's from Montreal for a 10 month locum at the Children's Rehabilitation Centre; early memories of working and living in St. John's; very social and supportive learning environment; therapists from many countries; dynamic; training in neurodevelopmental therapy; expansion of occupational therapy to include technical aides and feeding; travelling clinics around the province; advocacy for expansion of role of occupational therapy to include children with autism and learning and behavioural problems; long waitlists and growth in number of positions; advocacy for and development of occupational therapy role in child and adolescent psychiatry; importance of having a mentor and being a mentor in her career.
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