Laura St.John
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Assistant Professor
Faculty of Kinesiology
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Office: KNB252
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Biography
Dr. Laura St. John is an Azrieli Accelerator Assistant Professor specializing in Exercise and Health Research for Neurodiverse Women and Girls. Through a biopsychosocial lens, her research examines the relationship between physical activity, health, and well-being in women and girls with neurodevelopmental disabilities. She is particularly interested in understanding how physical activity and health fluctuate during menstruation and menopause in this population.
Before joining the faculty, Dr. St. John was a postdoctoral fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, following the completion of her PhD in Exercise Science at the University of Toronto.
Beyond her academic work, Dr. St. John has been actively involved in coaching, including roles with Special Olympics and as an indoor and beach volleyball coach. She is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions through her research, community engagement, and advocacy.
Research
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Publications
- 'More together than apart': The evaluation of a virtual course to improve mental health and well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. St John, L., Volpe, T., Jiwa MI., Durbin, A., Safar, Y., Formuli, F., Thakur, A., Lake, J., & Lunsky, Y. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. (2022)
- The experiences and attitudes of family caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at different timepoints in the COVID-19 pandemic. Tarzi, G., Mendoza, G., Lunsky, Y., & St.John, L. Disability and Health Journal. (2023)
- A longitudinal examination of enjoyment of physical education in children with developmental coordination disorder through a physical literacy lens. St John, L., Dudley, D., & Cairney, J. Prospects. (2020)
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Examining the Effect of Exercise on Individuals With Intellectual Disability. St John, L., Borschneck, G., & Cairney, J.. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. (2020)
- Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep and Mental Wellbeing in Family Caregivers of Adults With Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. Koch, L., Lunsky, Y & St. John, L.. (2024)
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