Meghann Lloyd
PhD

Research and expertise

• Background and interests

  Dr. Meghann Lloyd's research takes a multidisciplinary approach to investigating physical activity and motor development of infants and young children with and without disabilities. At Acadia University and the University of Michigan, she studied physical activity, motor development and physical education inclusion strategies for children with autism spectrum disorders. At McGill University, she researched self-regulation strategies for boys between the ages of 10 and 12 with and without developmental co-ordination disorder. Her doctoral dissertation investigated patterns of physical activity in preschool age children with and without Down syndrome and the relationship between physical activity and fundamental motor skills in these populations. At the Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO) her work was funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research and focused on developing a comprehensive assessment tool of physical literacy.

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• Education
  • Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours), Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia
  • Master of Arts, McGill University in Montreal, Québec
  • PhD, University of Michigan
• Courses taught
  • Human Growth and Motor Development
  • Motor Behaviour and Developmental Disabilities
  • Foundations in Kinesiology
  • Health of Individuals with Disabilities (graduate)
  • Studies in Kinesiology (graduate)
  • Kinesiology Research to Practice
  • Health Promotion and Healthy Active Living
  • Selected Topics in Physical Activity and Health
• Publications

  For a comprehensive list of publications, visit PubMed.

  * Student of M. Lloyd’s
   
  *Elliott, L.K., Weiss, J.A. & Lloyd, M. (2023). Early motor skill interventions for children with autism; secondary effects on parents and families. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity, 16,10.  https://doi.org/10.5507/euj.2023.003
   
  *Abu Itham, M., Kerpan, S., Balogh, R. & Lloyd, M. (2023). Parent Descriptions of the Active Play Behaviours of their Twins and Triplets with Autism. Adapted Physical Activity             Quarterly,40(4), 739-757. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0171.
   
  Lloyd, M., Temple, V.A., Foley, J.T., Yeatman, S., Lunsky, Y., Huang, A., Balogh, R. (2023). Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who Participate in Special Olympics are Less Likely to be Diagnosed with Depression. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 58, 1699-1708. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-022-02406-8
   
  Jenkins, M., Lustosa, L., Chia, V., *Wildish, S., Tan, M., Hornweg, D., Lloyd, M., Dogra, S. (2022). What Do We Know About Pedal Assist E-Bikes?: A Scoping Review to Inform Future Directions. Transport Policy, 128, p. 25-37.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2022.09.005
   
  Lloyd, M., Dobranowski, K., Cheng, S.Y., Temple, V.A., Foley, J.T., Lunsky, Y., Lin, E., Balogh, R. (2022). Matching Special Olympics Registration Data with Administrative Health Databases: Feasibility and Health Status Differences. Disability and Health Journal(15), 3, p. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101319 
   
  Temple, V.A., Rintala, P., Zeitz, S., Lloyd, M., & Foley, J.T. (2022). Age and sex-based differences in functional strength of adults participating in Special Olympics. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity,15, 5; https://doi.org/10.5507/euj.2021.009
   
  Bremer, E. & Lloyd, M. (2021). Baseline behaviour moderates movement skill intervention outcomes among young children with autism spectrum disorder. Autism,25(5). p.1-9. doi: 10.1177/13623613211009347
   
  *Elliott, L.K, Weiss, J. & Lloyd, M. (2021). Beyond the motor domain: exploring the secondary effects of a fundamental motor skill intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 38(2), p. 195-214. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2020-0024
   
  *Seto, K., Lloyd, M., Chan, V., Chung, H. Fung, F. Balogh, R. (2021). Traumatic Brain Injury Incidence in Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences,48(3), 392-399. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2020.181
   
  Goncin, N., Linares, A., Lloyd, M., & Dogra, S. (2020).  Engaging in exercise leads to a decrease in MVPA and an increase in sedentary behaviour among older adults.  Aging Clinical and Experimental Research ,32(12), 2517-2527. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-020-01502-6   
   
  Balogh, R., Leonard, H., Bourke, J., Brameld, K., Downs, J., Hansen, M., Glasson, E., Lin, E., Lloyd, M., Yunksy, Y., O’Donnell, M., Shooshtari, S., Wong, K., Krahn, G. (2019). Data              Linkage: Canadian and Australian Perspectives on a Valuable Methodology for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Journal Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 577(5), p. 439-462. https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-57.5.439
   
  O’Neill, C, Russell, M., Balogh, R., Lloyd, M., & Dogra, S. (2019). Asthma Prevalence and Control Levels among Special Olympics Athletes, and Asthma-Related Knowledge of their Coaches. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research,63(4), 338-345. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12579 
   
  Longmuir, P.E., Woodruff, S.J., Boyer, C., Lloyd, M., & Tremblay, M.S. (2018). Physical Literacy Knowledge Questionnaire: Feasibility, validity and reliability for Canadian children aged 8 to 12. BMC Public Health, 18(Supl), 1035, 19-30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5890-y 
   
  Rozak, K., Foley, J.T., MacDonald. C., Bryan, R., Lloyd., M., Temple, V. A., (2018). Physical Activity Frequency of Special Olympic Athletes Ages 8-18 Across Economic Status. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity,10(2), 14-19.
   
  Dobranowski, K., Lloyd, M., Côté, P., Balogh, R. (2018). Validity of self-reported height and weight to derive BMI in adults participating in Special Olympics. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1111/jppi.12230
   
  Lloyd, M., Foley, J.T., & Temple, V.A. (2018). Maximizing the use of Special Olympics International's Healthy Athletes Database: A Call to Action. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 73, 58–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2017.12.009  
   
  Dobranowski, K., Lloyd, M., Côté, P., Balogh, R. (2018). Validity of proxy-reported height and weight to derive BMI in adults participating in Special Olympics. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities,31(supp. 1), 136-143. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12332
   
  Santarossa, S., Temple, V. A., Rintala., P., Lloyd. M., DeMarco, B., John T. Foley. (2017). Muscular Strength of Adult Special Olympians by Country Economic Status. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity,10(1), p 10-16. https://doi.org/10.5507/euj.2017.002
   
  Foley, J.T., Lloyd, M., Turner, L., Temple, V.A. (2017). Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference of Adults with Intellectual Disability Participating in Special Olympics in Latin America. Salud Pública de México, 59, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.21149/8204  
   
  *Guest, L., Balogh, R., Dogra, S., & Lloyd, M. (2017). Examining the Impact of a Multi-Sport Skills Camp for Girls Ages 8-11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, LI(2), pp. 109–126.  https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2017-V51-I2-7383 
   
  Rintala, P., Temple, V.A., Lloyd, M., Faro, C. & Foley, J.T. (2017). Association of poverty and social exclusion with Body Mass Index among Special Olympics athletes in Europe.  International Journal of Public Health, 62, 921-928.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-017-0982-5
   
  *Kassee, C., Hunt, C. Holmes, M. & Lloyd, M. (2017) Nintendo Wii versus resistance training to improve upperlimb function in children ages 7 to 12 with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a home-based, explorative study. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine,10, 145-154. DOI: 10.3233/PRM-170439
   
  *Jones, S., *Bremer, E., & Lloyd, M. (2017) Autism spectrum disorder: Family quality of life while waiting for intervention services Quality of Life Research 26(2) p 331-342. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-016-1382-7
   
  *Bremer, E., *Crozier, M. & Lloyd, M. (2016). A systematic review of the behavioural outcomes following exercise interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. Autism, p. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361315616002
   
  *Bremer, E., & Lloyd, M. (2016). School-based fundamental motor skill intervention for children with autism-like characteristics: A preliminary case study. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly,33(1). p 66-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/APAQ.2015-0009  
   
  Longmuir PE, Boyer C, Lloyd M., Borghese MM, Knight E, Saunders TJ, Boiarskaia E, Zhu  W, & Tremblay MS. (2017).  Canadian Agility and Movement Skill Assessment of Motor Skill: Validity, Objectivity and Reliability Evidence for Children 8 to 12 Years of Age. Journal of Sport and Health Sciences,6. p. 231-240.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2015.11.004 
   
  Temple, V.A., Foley, J.T., & Lloyd, M. (2015). Body Mass Index of Adult Special Olympians by Country Economic Status. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities,12(4), p 235-245. https://doi.org/10.1111/jppi.12123
   
  Longmuir, PE., Boyer, C., Lloyd, M., Yang, Y., Boiarskaia, E., Zhu, W, Tremblay, M.S. (2015) The Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy: Methods for children in grades 4 to 6 (8 to 12 years). BMC Public Health, 15, 767. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-2106-6
   
  Francis, C.E., Longmuir, P.E., Boyer, C., Belanger, P., Anderson, L.B., Barnes, J.D., Boiarskais, E., Cairney, J., Corbin, C.B., Faigenbaum, A.D., Faulkner, G., Hands, B.P., Hay, J.A., Janssen, I., Katzmarzyk, P.T., Kemper, H.C.G., Knudson, D., Lloyd, M., McKenzie, T.L., Olds, T.S., Sacheck, J.M., Shephard, R.J., Stodden, D.F., Zhu, W., Tremblay, M.S. (2016, published online 2015). Developing a physical literacy model to establish item, factor and domain weighting with the Canadian assessment of physical literacy: A delphi process. Journal of Physical Activity and Health,13, 214-222. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0597  
   
  *Thompson, A.M.E., Chow, S., Vey, C., & Lloyd, M. (2015). Effects of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Children Aged 5-9 Years with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Day Camp Model. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 27(1), 72-80. DOI:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000111
   
  *Bremer, E., Balogh, R. & Lloyd, M. (2015 – published online 2014). Effectiveness of a fundamental motor skill intervention for 4 year old children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot study. Autism, 19(8), 980-991. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361314557548
   
  Lloyd, M., Foley, J.T., Temple, V.A. (2014). Body Mass Index of Children and Youth With an Intellectual Disability by Country Economic Status. Preventive Medicine, 69, 197-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.10.010
   
  *Bremer, E., & Lloyd, M. (2014). The importance of fundamental motor skill proficiency for physical activity in elementary school age old females. PHEnex, 6(2), 1-12.
   
  Foley, J.T., Lloyd, M., Vogl, D., & Temple, V.A. (2014). Obesity Trends of 8-18 year old Special Olympians:  2005-2010. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 35(705-710). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2013.12.005  
   
  Lloyd, M., Saunders, T.J., *Bremer, E., Tremblay, M.S. (2014). Long-term importance of Fundamental Motor Skills: A 20 year follow-up study. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 31, 67-78. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2013-0048
   
  Foley, J.T., Lloyd, M., Temple, V.A. (2013) Body Mass Index trends among adult United States Special Olympians, 2005 – 2010. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 30, 373-386. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.30.4.373
   
  Boyer C., Tremblay M.S., Saunders T.J., McFarlane A., Borghese M., Lloyd M., & Longmuir P.E. (2013). Feasibility, validity and reliability of the plank isometric hold as a field-based assessment of muscular endurance for children 8 to 12 years of age. Pediatric Exercise Science, 25, 407-422. https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.25.3.407
   
  Temple, V.A., Foley, J.T., & Lloyd, M. (2014). Body Mass Index of Adults with Intellectual Disability by World Region. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research,58(3), 277-284. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12011
                 
  Lloyd, M., & Temple, V.A. & Foley, J.T. (2012). International BMI comparison of children and youth with intellectual disabilities participating in Special Olympics. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 33(6), 1708-1714.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2012.04.014
   
  Lloyd, M., MacDonald, M. & Lord, C. (2013, published on line 2011). Motor skills of toddlers with autism spectrum disorder. Autism, 17(2), 133-150. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361311402230      
   
  Larouche, R., Lloyd, M., Knight, E., & Tremblay, M.S. (2011). Relationship between active school transport and body mass index in Grades 4-6 children. Pediatric Exercise Science, 23, 322-330. https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.23.3.322
   
  Ulrich, D.A., Burghardt, A.R., Lloyd, M., Tiernan, C., Hornyak, J. (2011). Physical Activity Benefits of Learning to Ride a Two Wheel Bicycle in Children with Down Syndrome. Physical Therapy,91(10), 1463-77. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20110061 
   
  Lloyd, M., Colley, R. & Tremblay, M. (2010). Advancing the debate on fitness testing for children: Perhaps we’re riding the wrong animal. Pediatric Exercise Science, 22(2), 176-182. https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.22.2.176 
   
  Tremblay, M. & Lloyd, M. (2010). Physical literacy measurement – The missing piece. Physical and Health Education Journal, 76(1), 26-30.
   
  Lloyd, M., Burghardt, A., & Ulrich, D.A., Angulo-Barroso, R.M. (2010).  Physical activity and walking onset in infants with Down syndrome. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 27(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.27.1.1 
   
  Angulo-Barroso, R.M., Burghardt, A., Lloyd, M., Ulrich, D.A. (2008).  Physical activity in infants with Down syndrome receiving a treadmill intervention. Infant Behavior and Development, 31(2), 255-269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infbeh.2007.10.003 
   
  Ulrich, D.A., Lloyd, M., Tiernan, C., Looper, J., Angulo-Barroso, R.M. (2008).  The Effects of Intensity of Treadmill Training on Developmental Outcomes and Stepping in Infants with Down Syndrome. Physical Therapy, 88(1) 114-122. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20070139
   
  Lloyd, M., Reid, G., & Bouffard, M. (2006).  Self-Regulation of Sport Specific and Educational Problem-Solving Tasks by Boys With and Without DCD.  Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 23(4), 370-389. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.23.4.370  
   
  Reid, G., O’Connor, J., & Lloyd, M. (2003).  The autism spectrum disorders:  Physical activity instruction – Part III.  Palaestra, 19(2), 20-26,47-48.
• Graduate student research
  • Master of Health Science (MHSc) thesis supervisor for Emily Bremer (2014) – Working title: Investigating a Motor Skill Intervention for Preschool Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Master of Health Science (MHSc) thesis supervisor for Ashley Thompson (2013) – Working title: Constraint-induced Movement Therapy as Rehabilitation for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Day Camp Model.
• Grants

  Special Olympics Canada Research Grant
  Planning and Dissemination Grant: Special Olympics Ontario and ICES data linkage
  Principle Investigator: M. Lloyd
  Co-Investigator: R. Balogh 
  Amount: $33,000

  Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
  Partnership Development Grant
  Building knowledge and understanding of the intersection of race and disability in accessing pediatric rehabilitation services
  Co-Directors: M. Lloyd and T. Eickmeier
  Co-Investigators: R. Balogh, L. Jacobs, M. Basaran, Y. Mais, J. Auguste
  Amount: $200,000

  Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
  Insight Grant
  Motor Skill intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A 5-year follow up
  Principle Investigator: M. Lloyd
  Co-Investigators: V.A. Temple and J.T. Foley
  Amount: $134,460

  Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
  Insight Development Grant
  Opening Spaces: The Pedagogy of Inclusive PHE and Sport
  Principle Investigator: W. Barber
  Co-Investigators: L. Robertson, W. Watters
  ollaborators: M. Lloyd, S. Kerpan, I. Brown, M. Davis, S. Galea, E. Glossop, D. Robinson, C. Temertzoglou, J. Thomas, S. White.
  Amount: $70,000 

  Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
  Knowledge Synthesis Grants
  Informing Inclusive E-Bike Policy and Infrastructure Development
  Principle Investigator: S. Dogra
  Co-Investigators: M. Lloyd, & D. Hoornweg
  Amount: $30,000

  Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
  Institutional Small Grants Program
  Community-based Motor Skill Intervention for Children with ASD: Pilot Study
  Principle Investigator: M. Lloyd
  Amount: $4,904.83

  Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
  Insight Grants
  Motor Skill Intervention for 3-5 year old Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  Principle Investigator: M. Lloyd
  Co-Investigator: V. Temple & J. Weiss
  Amount: $112,391 

  Canadian Foundation of Innovation – John R. Evans Fund
  Ministry of Research and Innovation – ORF-RI
  The Sport & Physical Activity Research Collaborative (SPARC) facility at UOIT
  Principle Investigator: N. Wattie
  Co-Investigator: M. Lloyd
  mount: $123,653

  Special Olympics Canada Research Grant|
  Linking Special Olympics Ontario registration data with ICES health databases to better understand the health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – Additional funds
  Co- Principle Investigators: R. Balogh & M. Lloyd 
  Amount: $7,500 

  Special Olympics Canada Research Grant
  Impact of Special Olympics Active Start and FUNdamentals programs on motor skills.
  Principle Investigator: M. Lloyd