Profile
Lorie Shimmell, MSc, is an occupational therapist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science. She is the Professional Practice Coordinator (PPC) for the MScOT Program. Lorie graduated with a bachelor degree in occupational therapy in 1986, and a master degree in 2007, both at McMaster University .
Current teaching responsibilities include professional practice coordination, and participation in all terms of the curriculum, with emphases in Terms 1 and 4.
Lorie's clinical background is in community based service in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec , with particular interest in pediatric populations in school health and palliative services. She has also focused on direct and consultation service in mental health, including correctional systems.
Research interests and involvement are centred around visual narratives as a vehicle in therapy with children, and youth transition. Lorie participates in investigations through CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research.
Fun Fact
Lorie's avocational time is spent with her husband and 3 children, extended family and friends. When she can sneak away, she'll be found in her workshop, building furniture for the pure joy of the process and the smell of sawdust.
Lab/Research Institute
CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research
Courses Taught
MSc(OT)
2008
Professional Issues in Practice, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Transfer and Seating Workshop, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Child Abuse and Neglect, Term 4, I & I, OT 717
An Evening with the Youth Advisory Council: YAC at Mac - Term 4, I & I, OT 717
Facilitator, Handwriting Session, Term 4, I & I, OT 717
Northern Studies Stream Session, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Learning Contract Development in Practica, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Introduction to Placement Processes, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Introduction to Learning Contracts in Practica, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Introduction to Professional Practice, Term 1, PREP, OT 618
Year 1 Review, Year 2 Practicum Planning Session, Term 3, PREP, OT 638
Year 1 Review, Year 2 Practicum Planning Session, Term 3, PREP, OT 638 (VideoConference with Northern Studies Stream Students)
International Practica Session, Term 3, PREP, OT 638
Term 2 Practicum Review, Term 3 Practicum Planning Session, Term 3, PREP OT638
Northern Studies Stream Session, Term 3, PREP, OT 638
Learning Contract Session, Term 2, PREP, OT 628
Term 1 Practicum Review, Term 2 Practicum Planning, Term 2, PREP, OT 628 |