Challenges, Best Practices and a way forward – National Autism Strategies
Autism Alliance of Canada is proud to organize a Side Event in partnership with Kids Brain Health Network at the United Nations’ 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on June 15, 2023.
Creating a better future for autistic people and communities through the Canadian Autism Leadership Summit
KBHN and Autism Alliance of Canada policy fellows analyze human rights-based autism strategies from 13 countries to inform Canada’s National Autism Strategy.
Announcement: Mental Health in the Early Years (MHITEY) Science Competition, Team Grant
The Canadian Institutes for Health Research announced a new investment of $1.25 million through the Mental Health in the Early Years (MHITEY) Initiative to support the community-based Infant and Early Mental Health (IEMH) Care Pathways project, Leading the Way.
Now Hiring – Communications Coordinator
This the position is now closed. Thank you for your interest. Open Role: KBHN Communications Coordinator (Part-Time) Job Description [...]
Help improve health care for kids: 15-minute survey
A network of researchers from across Canada are conducting a national survey to understand how groups of people involved in child development and rehabilitation connect with others to share and use knowledge.
Kids Brain Health Network Annual Conference 2023
With the theme of Celebrating 14 years of helping kids live their best lives, this year’s conference promises to be an enlightening and informative event for anyone interested in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities.
How the NYAP shaped a study about youth mental health during COVID-19
In October 2020, CHILD-BRIGHT’s National Youth Advisory Panel (NYAP) launched an innovative youth consultation service, offered to Canadian researchers working on childhood disability research projects.
Ground-Breaking Research Can Change the Lives of Kids with Disabilities
KBHN-funded research is driving change for children living with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their caregivers. Imagine a world where immobile children could activate their [...]
Save the Date – Kids Brain Health Network Annual Conference 2023
We look forward to seeing you at our Annual Conference 2023 happening in Ottawa this year! More details to follow. Click below to Save [...]
Family Engagement in Research (FER) Leadership Academy
CanChild and Kids Brain Health Network are delivering a new online program for graduates of the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, in partnership with McMaster Continuing Education.
Follow KBHN CEO Nicola Lewis’s meetings on Parliament Hill
Nicola Lewis, CEO of Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN), met with key decision-makers in Ottawa last month. During this time, she raised awareness and advocated for the ongoing work KBHN is undertaking to support children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) and their families.
KBHN’s Annual Outstanding Awards 2022-2023
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.
