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.
KBHN and CanChild launches the F-Words Foundations Course online, offering free global access to a program that shifts perspectives on child development by emphasizing the strengths and holistic well-being of children through six fundamental concepts.
KBHN recommends a $50 million, 5-year government funding for improved care and outcomes for Canadian children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) through KBHN initiatives.
Autism Alliance of Canada and Kids Brain Health Network partner on a global discussion on national autism strategies, bringing to the forefront the lived experiences of Autistic persons
On Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12-13, 2023, we hosted a first-of-its-kind Canada-wide virtual two-day conference that brought families and professionals together on equal footing to discuss the issues that lie at the intersection of childhood disability, family poverty, and health outcomes.