Maria Gordon

Dr. Maria Gordon holds a position as the Re-Adaptation Officer at Voyageur Memorial Elementary school on a Cree reservation in Mistissini, Quebec, Canada. Dr. Gordon is a bilingually certified Natural Health consultant and licensed Naturotherapist with a doctorate in Psychopedagogy (Teaching, Learning and Evaluation) from the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa. She is a professional member of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Psychological Association and Executive Vice-President of the Shamiso Foundation. Dr. Gordon has 10 years of experience in the fields of education and health research. Her lectures, writings and research interests include global health issues, inflammatory bowel disease, inclusive and early childhood education, special education, complementary and alternative medicine, applied human sciences, First Nation and aboriginal students, and school curricula.

Publications

Challenges Surrounding the Education of Children with Chronic Diseases
Challenges Surrounding the Education of Children with Chronic Diseases
Maria Gordon. © 2016. 402 pages.
While governing bodies have mandated that all students have the right to an education, with disabled students treated to the same rights and opportunities as non-disabled...
The School Experiences of Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The School Experiences of Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Maria Gordon. © 2016. 11 pages.
Are the special needs of students with a chronic disease such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) being met at school? A qualitative case study conducted by Gordon (2013) with...
Parents as Advocates for Children with IBD at School
Parents as Advocates for Children with IBD at School
Maria Gordon. © 2016. 13 pages.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an “invisible” chronic illness, which is largely internal without significant observable external symptoms. Children with IBD experience...
Parents as Advocates for Children with IBD at School
Parents as Advocates for Children with IBD at School
Maria Gordon. © 2016. 13 pages.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an “invisible” chronic illness, which is largely internal without significant observable external symptoms. Children with IBD experience...