Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) adds three new members to its Board of Directors to lead the way in working on KBHN’s mission to scale projects that will make a positive impact on kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
Kids Brain Health Network-funded researchers study wearable robotics and brain-computer interface technology that allow kids and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities to play.
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Kids Brain Health Foundation has received a $500K grant from TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment, to develop an AI-powered app that can filter distressing sounds, empowering autistic youth to engage in everyday activities.
Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) Outstanding Awards.
Kids Brain Health Network sponsored Monica Halsey to present at the Children’s Healthcare Canada 2024 Annual Conference, “Right-sizing Health Systems for Kids: Navigating to Brighter Futures,” a journey reflecting the impact of collaboration in healthcare.
VentureLabs at Simon Fraser University will showcase three KBHN projects with great promise to make a real difference for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kim van der Hoek to Chief Operating Officer.
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) is seeking qualified individuals to join our Programs Advisory Committee and play a critical role in KBHN’s proposal evaluation and selection process.
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) welcomes two new roles to the team: Dr. Jennifer Zwicker as Chief Scientist and Dr. James Reynolds as Strategic Partnership Advisor to the CEO.
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.
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.