Dr. Gillian King

Professor

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Biography

Gillian King is a leading figure in the fields of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, currently serving as a Professor and Distinguished Senior Scientist at Bloorview Research Institute. Her work primarily investigates the psychosocial aspects of care, emphasizing client and family engagement in service delivery. Professor King has held 100 peer-reviewed grants and has authored 250 peer-reviewed articles, contributing significantly to the literature in her field. She also focuses on the development of innovative measures for pediatric rehabilitation and areas such as family-centered care and transition programming. In her position, she holds adjunct appointments at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Western University and the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. Her current research efforts are directed towards enhancing client, parent, and therapist engagement in service delivery, developing measures for mental health participation in children and youth with disabilities, and employing solution-focused coaching to foster role resiliency in rehabilitation contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology