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”.
Annual Outstanding Awards 2022-2023 – Call for Nominations
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. To support, promote, and acknowledge those who have shown excellence and dedication within [...]
KBHN Conference 2022: Strategic Board Meeting & KBHN Research Day
Gathering Again for the Kids Brain Health Network Conference KBHN hosted its12th annual conference in partnership with the 2022 DOHaD World Congress—the first in-person gathering for trainees, researchers, families, partners, Board members and staff for the first time since meeting in Ottawa in December, 2019. Led by Board Chair Geoff Pradella, the Board of [...]
Scientists and researchers gather for the DOHaD Congress 2022 in partnership with Kids Brain Health Network
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) convenes global scientists with the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) August 27-31, 2022 This summer, Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) hosted a Network-wide gathering in person since December 2019. Partnering with the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) World [...]
KBHN Shortlisted for a New Type of Federal Investment
KBHN is one of 35 organizations that have been invited to submit a full application to the inaugural competition of the Strategic Science Fund (SSF), the federal government’s new approach to investing in not-for-profit science and research organizations.
KBHN and DOHaD Put the Spotlight on Canadian Health Research for a Global Stage
Pictured here is Nicola Lewis, KBHN CEO speaking at DOHaD 2022 KBHN and DOHaD Put the Spotlight on Canadian Health Research for a Global Stage Leading up to the 2022 World Congress for the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) this August, Research Canada announced the DOHaD-KBHN partnership on [...]
