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Bringing mental health support to Black caregivers through Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT)

October 1, 2024 | KBH Foundation, News

Caregivers of neurodiverse children often face significant challenges, impacting their mental health. Sheila Phillips, who cares for her son Taijai, found relief through the Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) program at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities. Despite initial doubts, Sheila embraced ACT’s supportive, non-judgmental approach and later became a facilitator herself.

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Researchers test a sound-sensitivity device prototype

An AI-Powered Solution for Sound-Sensitive Kids

August 14, 2024 | News

A KBHN-funded team is addressing sound sensitivity by developing a wearable, AI-powered device that can mask or filter out whichever specific noises the user finds aversive, while leaving the rest of the soundscape intact. Ultimately, this technology aims to empower people with decreased sound tolerance and their families to live their lives freely and comfortably.

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KBHN – Call for Proposals 2024

July 22, 2024 | News

KBHN is committed to implementation, scale and spread of research innovations into practice and ensuring evidence-based solutions reach their intended audiences. In support of these goals, the Innovation Program and Implementation Program were established as two distinct but complementary funding streams.

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Participants of the FER group smiling at the camera.

The Family Engagement in Research Program

June 3, 2024 | News

Since its inception in 2018, the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course has been bringing families and researchers together to learn from each other about how to meaningfully partner in research.

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Annual Outstanding Awards 2023-2024, Connie Putterman

KBHN’s Annual Outstanding Awards 2023-2024

March 18, 2024 | News

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.

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