The Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) announced today that after serving for over six years as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN), Nicola (Nicky) Lewis will be stepping down from her role as CEO from March 1, 2024.
KBHN National Training Program aims to enhance the training of the next generation of researchers and professionals to develop and implement innovative solutions and services with the potential to improve the lives of children living with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
Ground-breaking innovations that help children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families receive a boost from federal investment
Ground-breaking innovations that help children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families receive a boost from federal investment
The recent CanFASD Conference 2023, held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from November 7-9, served as an essential nexus for converging minds and ideas for a deeper comprehension of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
A significant milestone was met when the “Report 6: The Role and Contribution of Citizen Scientists” was presented to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research (SCSR) on November 7, 2023.
The Disability Policy Research Program at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy, in collaboration with researchers from McGill University released the “Disability Policy in Canada report” this month.
KBHN National Training Program aims to enhance the training of the next generation of researchers and professionals to develop and implement innovative solutions and services with the potential to improve the lives of children living with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
In a momentous celebration of influential women across Canada, the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) and its partners proudly announced the distinguished recipients of the Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards for 2023. Among these exceptional leaders was Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) Deputy Scientific Officer (DSO) Dr. Jennifer Zwicker.
The Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) concluded its 13th Annual Conference in Ottawa which brought together researchers, clinicians, parents, individuals with lived experience, family members and caregivers from across Canada.
When Kai was diagnosed with autism at the age of four, his parents Abby and Paul were surprised—aside from some speech challenges, nothing led them to suspect he was autistic. Unfamiliar with the diagnosis and unsure where to turn, Abby and Paul started to connect with supports in their community.
Life is often complicated, and it’s easy to feel like we’re going through the hard times alone. Increasingly however, there is a recognition that peer support networks can spark hope, where the power in shared experiences shines through and environments are fostered where people with FASD and their families can find understanding and a profound sense of belonging.