Family Engagement in Research (FER) Leadership Academy
CanChild and Kids Brain Health Network are delivering a new online program for graduates of the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, in partnership with McMaster Continuing Education.
Follow KBHN CEO Nicola Lewis’s meetings on Parliament Hill
Nicola Lewis, CEO of Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN), met with key decision-makers in Ottawa last month. During this time, she raised awareness and advocated for the ongoing work KBHN is undertaking to support children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) and their families.
KBHN’s Annual Outstanding Awards 2022-2023
Our National Training Program enhances training for the next generation of researchers and professionals. Together we develop and implement innovations that improve the lives of children living with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and their families.
The KBHN Implementation Skills Development Awards 2023 – Call for Submissions
The KBHN Implementation Skills Development Awards support trainees (e.g., postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff—assistants, coordinators and associates) at a Canadian post-secondary or research institution working on a “capstone” or research project in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities with a focus on children and their families.
KBHN Supports Canada Disability Benefit Act, Contributes to Bill C-22 Policy Brief
In November 2022, KBHN and the Disability Policy Research Program (DiPO) at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy submitted a policy brief with recommendations to inform Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act.
Government outreach, advocacy and engagement
In 2022, Kids Brain Health Network leaders met with federal government officials to share research findings and policy recommendations.
Developing a National Autism Strategy
KBHN’S Partnership with the Autism Alliance Canada directly benefits Canadians through policy contributions to the Government of Canada’s National Autism Strategy
KBHN Researcher Wins Mitacs Award for Closing Gap in Support Services Available to Canadian Families Experiencing Aggression in the Home
First-of-their-kind initiatives help families facing pandemic-driven increases in dangerous behaviours involving children with neurodevelopmental disabilities Vancouver, BC — November 23, 2022 — More children living with neurodevelopmental disabilities started or escalated aggressive behaviours at home during the pandemic, according to a survey assessing the needs of families who accessed support programs during that particularly [...]
Bringing a new type of mental health support to caregivers from coast to coast
Dr. Johanna Lake, Lee Steel & Jodie Siu are leaders of the Collaborative ACT support program for caregivers. They coach teams to deliver workshops for parents & families from Pacific to Atlantic Canada. Meet the team creating a collaborative ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Training) model with and for caregivers An expanding body of [...]
Navigating pandemic recovery with the Government of Canada
In October 2022, Kids Brain Health Network leaders submitted policy recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA) titled, “Disability-inclusive policy to meet the needs of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families”.
