List of works - Amy McPherson

"Don't sweat it buddy, it's OK": an exploration of the needs of adolescents with disabilities when designing a mobile application for weight management and healthy lifestyles

scientific article published on 28 January 2019

"Fat is really a four-letter word": Exploring weight-related communication best practices in children with and without disabilities and their caregivers

scientific article published on 15 May 2018

"It's all about incentive": Social technology as a potential facilitator for self-determined physical activity participation for young people with physical disabilities.

scientific article published on 29 September 2017

"It's not a simple answer." A qualitative study to explore how healthcare providers can best support families with a child with autism spectrum disorder and overweight or obesity

scientific article published on 05 January 2021

"Ready to take on the world": Experiences and understandings of independence after attending residential immersive life skills programs for youth with physical disabilities.

scientific article

A feasibility study using solution-focused coaching for health promotion in children and young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

scientific article published on 8 March 2017

A whole new world: a qualitative investigation of parents' experiences in transitioning their preterm child with cerebral palsy to developmental/rehabilitation services

scientific article published on 12 March 2018

An Environmental Scan of Parent-focused Transition Practices between Neonatal Follow-up and Children's Rehabilitation Services

scientific article published on 20 August 2019

Anthropometric measurements in Canadian children: a scoping review.

scientific article published on 17 September 2013

Centres for Leadership: a strategy for academic integration.

scientific article published on May 2017

Characterizing socially supportive environments relating to physical activity participation for young people with physical disabilities

scientific article

Children and Teens in Charge of their Health (CATCH): A protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial of solution-focused coaching to foster healthy lifestyles in childhood disability

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Communicating about obesity and weight-related topics with children with a physical disability and their families: spina bifida as an example.

scientific article

Communicating with children and families about obesity and weight-related topics: a scoping review of best practices.

scientific article published on 26 November 2016

Communication tools used in childhood obesity discussions: A scoping review

scientific article published on 26 August 2020

Connected for health: Examining the use of a health-related social media platform for children with chronic medical conditions

scientific article published on 24 May 2019

Contextual strategies to support social inclusion for children with and without disabilities in recreation

scientific article published on 12 October 2019

Effectiveness of experiential life skills coaching for youth with a disability.

scientific article published on 30 October 2013

Examining risk factors for overweight and obesity in children with disabilities: a commentary on Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems framework

scientific article published on 11 October 2018

Exploring the ICF-CY as a framework to inform transition programs from pediatric to adult healthcare.

scientific article published on 23 May 2017

Exploring the Role of Physiotherapists in the Care of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

scientific article published on 08 April 2019

Exploring the after-hours social experiences of youth with disabilities in residential immersive life skills programs: a photo elicitation study

scientific article published on 10 December 2020

Factors affecting children's involvement in asthma consultations: a questionnaire survey of general practitioners and primary care asthma nurses

scientific article published on 01 March 2009

Fostering positive weight-related conversations between healthcare professionals, children and families: Development of a knowledge translation Casebook and evaluation protocol

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Growth assessment and weight management in paediatric neuromuscular clinics: a cross-sectional survey across Canada

scientific article published on 14 February 2020

How do children with disabilities view ‘healthy living’? A descriptive pilot study ⬇️

scientific article published on July 1, 2012

I Work Out, Who Cares if I'm Bigger: What Matters to Youth with ASD regarding Weight and Their Bodies?

scientific article published on 05 November 2019

Intervention strategies in residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: a study of active ingredients and program fidelity

scientific article published on 01 August 2018

Medical students' views and experiences of methods of teaching and learning communication skills

scientific article published in July 2004

Mental Health Care in Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospitals: A Biopsychosocial, Collaborative, and Agency-based Service Integration Approach

scientific article published on 02 December 2019

Mobile Apps for Weight Management: A Scoping Review

scientific article published on 26 July 2016

Multi-stakeholder perspectives on perceived wellness of Special Olympics athletes

scientific article published on 01 February 2019

Obesity prevention for children with physical disabilities: a scoping review of physical activity and nutrition interventions

scientific article published on 06 December 2013

Opportunities, experiences, and outcomes of residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities

scientific article published on 29 January 2020

Optimizing life success through residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: study protocol of a mixed-methods, prospective, comparative cohort study.

scientific article

Parenting styles and dimensions in parents of children with developmental disabilities

scientific article published in 2022

Perspectives of school-work transitions among youth with spina bifida, their parents and health care providers.

scientific article

Positive Distraction in Pediatric Healthcare Waiting Spaces: Sharing Play Not Germs through Inclusive, Hands-Free Interactive Media

scientific article published on 20 September 2018

Putting positive weight-related conversations into practice: The pilot implementation of a Knowledge Translation Casebook

scientific article published on 01 March 2020

Residential Immersive Life Skills Programs: A Catalyst for Facilitating Emotional Literacy Development for Youth with Disabilities

scientific article published on 26 August 2019

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: Experiences of parents and shifts in parenting approaches

scientific article published on 09 November 2019

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: a case study of youth developmental trajectories of personal growth and caregiver perspectives

scientific article published on 06 November 2019

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: service providers' perceptions of change processes

scientific article

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: service providers' perceptions of experiential benefits and key program features

scientific article published on 19 August 2014

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with physical disabilities: A pilot study of program opportunities, intervention strategies, and youth experiences.

scientific article published on 3 May 2016

Seeing is believing? A mixed-methods study exploring the quality and perceived trustworthiness of online information about chronic conditions aimed at children and young people

scientific article published on 7 October 2013

The assessment of weight status in children and young people attending a spina bifida outpatient clinic: a retrospective medical record review.

scientific article published on 19 March 2013

The internet as a source of support for youth with chronic conditions: A qualitative study.

scientific article

User-Centered Design of a Mobile App for Weight and Health Management in Adolescents With Complex Health Needs: Qualitative Study

scientific article published on 04 April 2018

Weight management services for an underserved population: a rapid review of the literature

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Weighty Conversations: Caregivers', Children's, and Clinicians' Perspectives and Experiences of Discussing Weight-Related Topics in Healthcare Consultations

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List of works by Amy McPherson

"Don't sweat it buddy, it's OK": an exploration of the needs of adolescents with disabilities when designing a mobile application for weight management and healthy lifestyles

"Fat is really a four-letter word": Exploring weight-related communication best practices in children with and without disabilities and their caregivers

"It's all about incentive": Social technology as a potential facilitator for self-determined physical activity participation for young people with physical disabilities.

"It's not a simple answer." A qualitative study to explore how healthcare providers can best support families with a child with autism spectrum disorder and overweight or obesity

"Ready to take on the world": Experiences and understandings of independence after attending residential immersive life skills programs for youth with physical disabilities.

A feasibility study using solution-focused coaching for health promotion in children and young people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

A whole new world: a qualitative investigation of parents' experiences in transitioning their preterm child with cerebral palsy to developmental/rehabilitation services

An Environmental Scan of Parent-focused Transition Practices between Neonatal Follow-up and Children's Rehabilitation Services

Anthropometric measurements in Canadian children: a scoping review.

Centres for Leadership: a strategy for academic integration.

Characterizing socially supportive environments relating to physical activity participation for young people with physical disabilities

Children and Teens in Charge of their Health (CATCH): A protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial of solution-focused coaching to foster healthy lifestyles in childhood disability

Communicating about obesity and weight-related topics with children with a physical disability and their families: spina bifida as an example.

Communicating with children and families about obesity and weight-related topics: a scoping review of best practices.

Communication tools used in childhood obesity discussions: A scoping review

Connected for health: Examining the use of a health-related social media platform for children with chronic medical conditions

Contextual strategies to support social inclusion for children with and without disabilities in recreation

Effectiveness of experiential life skills coaching for youth with a disability.

Examining risk factors for overweight and obesity in children with disabilities: a commentary on Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems framework

Exploring the ICF-CY as a framework to inform transition programs from pediatric to adult healthcare.

Exploring the Role of Physiotherapists in the Care of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Exploring the after-hours social experiences of youth with disabilities in residential immersive life skills programs: a photo elicitation study

Factors affecting children's involvement in asthma consultations: a questionnaire survey of general practitioners and primary care asthma nurses

Fostering positive weight-related conversations between healthcare professionals, children and families: Development of a knowledge translation Casebook and evaluation protocol

Growth assessment and weight management in paediatric neuromuscular clinics: a cross-sectional survey across Canada

How do children with disabilities view ‘healthy living’? A descriptive pilot study ⬇️

I Work Out, Who Cares if I'm Bigger: What Matters to Youth with ASD regarding Weight and Their Bodies?

Intervention strategies in residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: a study of active ingredients and program fidelity

Medical students' views and experiences of methods of teaching and learning communication skills

Mental Health Care in Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospitals: A Biopsychosocial, Collaborative, and Agency-based Service Integration Approach

Mobile Apps for Weight Management: A Scoping Review

Multi-stakeholder perspectives on perceived wellness of Special Olympics athletes

Obesity prevention for children with physical disabilities: a scoping review of physical activity and nutrition interventions

Opportunities, experiences, and outcomes of residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities

Optimizing life success through residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: study protocol of a mixed-methods, prospective, comparative cohort study.

Parenting styles and dimensions in parents of children with developmental disabilities

Perspectives of school-work transitions among youth with spina bifida, their parents and health care providers.

Positive Distraction in Pediatric Healthcare Waiting Spaces: Sharing Play Not Germs through Inclusive, Hands-Free Interactive Media

Putting positive weight-related conversations into practice: The pilot implementation of a Knowledge Translation Casebook

Residential Immersive Life Skills Programs: A Catalyst for Facilitating Emotional Literacy Development for Youth with Disabilities

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: Experiences of parents and shifts in parenting approaches

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: a case study of youth developmental trajectories of personal growth and caregiver perspectives

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: service providers' perceptions of change processes

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with disabilities: service providers' perceptions of experiential benefits and key program features

Residential immersive life skills programs for youth with physical disabilities: A pilot study of program opportunities, intervention strategies, and youth experiences.

Seeing is believing? A mixed-methods study exploring the quality and perceived trustworthiness of online information about chronic conditions aimed at children and young people

The assessment of weight status in children and young people attending a spina bifida outpatient clinic: a retrospective medical record review.

The internet as a source of support for youth with chronic conditions: A qualitative study.

User-Centered Design of a Mobile App for Weight and Health Management in Adolescents With Complex Health Needs: Qualitative Study

Weight management services for an underserved population: a rapid review of the literature

Weighty Conversations: Caregivers', Children's, and Clinicians' Perspectives and Experiences of Discussing Weight-Related Topics in Healthcare Consultations