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Michelle Phoenix

Scientist

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Biography

Dr. Michelle Phoenix is an Assistant Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology Program in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. She has ten years of clinical experience working as a speech-language pathologist with young children and families at KidsAbility. She is an adjunct scientist at Bloorview Research Institute. Michelle’s research focuses on improving accessibility and engagement in children’s rehabilitation services, family-centred care and ethics, parents’ mental health, and public engagement in research. Dr. Phoenix works closely with a variety of community-partners to integrate student education, clinical practices, and research.

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Area of Focus

Engagement, service delivery, family-centred services, children’s rehabilitation