Parisa Ghanouni
Biographic Data
| ID | 4440767 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Parisa Ghanouni |
| GIVEN NAMES | Parisa |
| FAMILY NAME | Ghanouni |
| SIGNATURE | GHANOUNI P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Dalhousie University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0562-6873 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 34 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
How to build resiliency in autistic individuals: An implication to advance mental health
Although the body of literature on resiliency is evolving, this paper provides a unique perspective as it is one of the few studies that considers the experiences of individuals on the spectrum. In addition, this study focuses on identifying and describing specific strategies that can be used to enhance resiliency and mental health, which consequently can help address the existing gaps in knowledge and practice
Exploring the occupational engagement and its impact on the well-being of young adults with self-identified anxiety and depression during the Covid-19 pandemic
Transition to adulthood in individuals with ASD: What does the employment look like
Employment is a crucial step in achieving independence and independent living for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during the transition to adulthood. However, there is limited information about perspective of stakeholders including youth on the spectrum with respect to employment. Thus, we aimed to explore stakeholders’ experiences about employment of youth with ASD. We interviewed 23 stakeholders, including 4 youths with ASD, 16 parent…
An interactive serious game to Target perspective taking skills among children with ASD: A usability testing
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a childhood disorder which affects social and interpersonal communication. Using video game programmes might be considered as complementary assistive technology tools to teach socio-emotional skills; however, there has been limited incorporation of the view and input of key stakeholders during the design of these programmes. This study aimed to collect stakeholders’ ideas by involving 20 participants, including c…
Becoming a mother in the neonatal intensive care unit: A narrative review
University gatekeepers’ use of the rhetoric of citizenship to relegate the status of students with disabilities in Canada
Despite affirmation that students with disabilities should have equal access to education, individuals with disabilities are still not participating to the same degree as individuals without disabilities, particularly within postsecondary institutions. Students in Health and Human Service (HHS) programs experience many unique challenges and disadvantages. In-depth focus groups and interviews were conducted with 14 university stakeholders in HHS p…
We are not anything alike’: Marginalization of health professionals with disabilities
Despite inclusive rhetoric, disabled peoples’ participation in the Health and Human Service (HHS) professions remains limited. This study explores the perspectives of individuals in the HHS sector regarding inclusion-related barriers and facilitators. We found three mechanisms that marginalize disabled people in HHS education and professions: dominant disabling discourses; discriminatory design within programmes and universities; and oppressive i…
The legitimization process of students with disabilities in Health and Human Service educational programs in Canada
Policy-makers have articulated the right to education for individuals with disabilities. Nevertheless, students with disabilities remain underrepresented in universities. Students in Health and Human Service (HHS) programs experience many unique challenges that disadvantage them, such as having to complete practicums. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 students in HHS programs who identified as having a disability to explore the challenge…
We are not anything alike’: Marginalization of health professionals with disabilities
Despite inclusive rhetoric, disabled peoples’ participation in the Health and Human Service (HHS) professions remains limited. This study explores the perspectives of individuals in the HHS sector regarding inclusion-related barriers and facilitators. We found three mechanisms that marginalize disabled people in HHS education and professions: dominant disabling discourses; discriminatory design within programmes and universities; and oppressive i…
The legitimization process of students with disabilities in Health and Human Service educational programs in Canada
Policy-makers have articulated the right to education for individuals with disabilities. Nevertheless, students with disabilities remain underrepresented in universities. Students in Health and Human Service (HHS) programs experience many unique challenges that disadvantage them, such as having to complete practicums. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 students in HHS programs who identified as having a disability to explore the challenge…
University gatekeepers’ use of the rhetoric of citizenship to relegate the status of students with disabilities in Canada
Despite affirmation that students with disabilities should have equal access to education, individuals with disabilities are still not participating to the same degree as individuals without disabilities, particularly within postsecondary institutions. Students in Health and Human Service (HHS) programs experience many unique challenges and disadvantages. In-depth focus groups and interviews were conducted with 14 university stakeholders in HHS p…
The legitimization process of students with disabilities in Health and Human Service educational programs in Canada
Policy-makers have articulated the right to education for individuals with disabilities. Nevertheless, students with disabilities remain underrepresented in universities. Students in Health and Human Service (HHS) programs experience many unique challenges that disadvantage them, such as having to complete practicums. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 students in HHS programs who identified as having a disability to explore the challenge…
We are not anything alike’: Marginalization of health professionals with disabilities
Despite inclusive rhetoric, disabled peoples’ participation in the Health and Human Service (HHS) professions remains limited. This study explores the perspectives of individuals in the HHS sector regarding inclusion-related barriers and facilitators. We found three mechanisms that marginalize disabled people in HHS education and professions: dominant disabling discourses; discriminatory design within programmes and universities; and oppressive i…
University gatekeepers’ use of the rhetoric of citizenship to relegate the status of students with disabilities in Canada
Despite affirmation that students with disabilities should have equal access to education, individuals with disabilities are still not participating to the same degree as individuals without disabilities, particularly within postsecondary institutions. Students in Health and Human Service (HHS) programs experience many unique challenges and disadvantages. In-depth focus groups and interviews were conducted with 14 university stakeholders in HHS p…
An interactive serious game to Target perspective taking skills among children with ASD: A usability testing
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a childhood disorder which affects social and interpersonal communication. Using video game programmes might be considered as complementary assistive technology tools to teach socio-emotional skills; however, there has been limited incorporation of the view and input of key stakeholders during the design of these programmes. This study aimed to collect stakeholders’ ideas by involving 20 participants, including c…
Becoming a mother in the neonatal intensive care unit: A narrative review
Transition to adulthood in individuals with ASD: What does the employment look like
Employment is a crucial step in achieving independence and independent living for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during the transition to adulthood. However, there is limited information about perspective of stakeholders including youth on the spectrum with respect to employment. Thus, we aimed to explore stakeholders’ experiences about employment of youth with ASD. We interviewed 23 stakeholders, including 4 youths with ASD, 16 parent…
How to build resiliency in autistic individuals: An implication to advance mental health
Although the body of literature on resiliency is evolving, this paper provides a unique perspective as it is one of the few studies that considers the experiences of individuals on the spectrum. In addition, this study focuses on identifying and describing specific strategies that can be used to enhance resiliency and mental health, which consequently can help address the existing gaps in knowledge and practice
Exploring the occupational engagement and its impact on the well-being of young adults with self-identified anxiety and depression during the Covid-19 pandemic
Psychology (7 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Disability Education and Employment (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Pedagogy (4 works) · Autism (3 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (3 works) · Disability Rights and Representation (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works)