What if rehabilitation felt more like playing your favorite video game?
Advances in gaming technology, artificial intelligence and interactive design are transforming how children and youth participate in therapy and rehabilitation. In this talk, Professor Elaine Biddiss will share how researchers, clinicians, families and young people are collaborating to create engaging technologies that make rehabilitation more accessible, motivating and effective. Through real-world examples, she will explore how game-based interventions are helping children develop skills, build confidence and participate more fully in everyday life.
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About the speaker
Dr. Elaine Biddiss
Professor Elaine Biddiss is an associate professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, a senior scientist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and a member of the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute.
Working with families, clinicians and an interdisciplinary team, Dr. Biddiss designs innovative technologies that create possibilities for young people with disabilities to participate more enjoyably and effectively in arts, music, physical activities and therapies. Her research activities include the engineering aspects of system design (machine learning, computer vision, biomechanics, wearable sensors and user-centred design) as well as clinical evaluation (single case experimental design, outcome assessment, technology-assisted and remote assessment, home-based therapy). Dr. Biddiss is passionate about expanding access to healthcare, education and leisure opportunities through low-cost, accessible technologies.