Thesis title: Active Play for Children and Youth with Disabilities.

Leanne’s thesis is available on Qspace.

Published work (First authorship only):

Abungin L, Saravanan S, Carbone M, Kasper K, Leo J, Millar C, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Ross T, Ross-White A, Tregubov A, Lee E-Y*. Reframing play: an umbrella review of barriers, facilitators, and interventions for children and youth with disabilities. Under review.

Conference presentation (Lead presenter only):

Abungin L, Saravanan S, Carbone M, Kasper K, Leo J, Millar C, Arbour-Nicitopoulos K, Ross T, Ross-White A, Tregubov A, Lee E-Y*. Spaces and Places for play among children with disabilities: An umbrella review. 2025 Breath of Fresh Air, September 2025; Ottawa, Canada.

Where is Leanne now: Leanne successfully defended her thesis on September 24, 2025. Following her passion and expertise, Leanne aspires to work in the public health/health promotion sector.