KBHN Newsletter - Spring 2022

FAMILY IMPACT STORY
 

MIMI’S STORY
When Mimi was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, she could barely communicate. Now four years old, Mimi communicates using sounds and words, skills that were taught and nurtured through the Social ABCs program.
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The Social ABCs: Mimi’s Story
Mimi and her mom spent 12 weeks working with a Social ABCs coach. The experience was life changing.

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Dr. Jessica Brian
Helping Toddlers and Parents Connect
The Social ABCs program helps toddlers with diagnosed or suspected autism communicate and connect with their caregivers.

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SAVE THE DATE

Mark your calendars!

The KBHN Annual Congress will be held in conjunction with the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) and DOHaD Canada, August 27-31, 2022, in Vancouver.

Take advantage of early bird pricing.

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
 

Student Funding Opportunity - KBHN+MITACS

Student Funding Opportunity – KBHN+MITACS!

If you are a Canadian student engaged in Neurodevelopmental Disorders research, apply today for the KBHN-MITACS Award!
Applications are accepted on an open rolling basis.
 

Early Career Investigator & Mentorship Awards

The Early Career Investigator & Mentorship Awards

The goal of this Award is to build capacity in neurodevelopmental disability research, support the recruitment of excellent trainees and foster increased connection to community partners.

Monthly PART Committee Webinars

Monthly PART Committee Webinars

The KBHN Policy Advocacy Research Training (PART) Committee organizes a monthly Webinar Series to connect you with prominent players in policy and research excellence. Join Grant Bruno and Dr. Janet McLaughlin for their upcoming webinar on knowledge translation on April 27th 1-2pm PT.

If you are a trainee and are interested in joining the PART committee, apply here


Brain Awareness Week

Brain Awareness Week

Brain Awareness Week highlights the important advancements in research for helping people with neurodisabilities. In this vein, KBHN connects families with researchers and innovators to guide practical, evidence-based therapies for kids and their families.

Follow us on Twitter to learn about upcoming events this week!

Brain Canada – KBHN Partnership

KBHN teams up with Brain Canada for two new funding competitions worth close to a million dollars!
“KBHN has a strong community of partners, network members, investigators, and highly qualified people that stretches across Canada. Our collaboration with Brain Canada began in 2015 with a funding partnership to help build the next generation of neurodevelopmental scientists. Now, our collaboration is expanding to fund research into the early detection and effective treatment of disorders of brain development. Together we are working to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and the families that need it most.“
~ Nicola Lewis, CEO, Kids Brain Health Network
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Social ABCs program demonstrates effectiveness of parent-mediated interventions in youth with ASD

Azrieli Foundation endows $25M to UCalgary researchers working on Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Emmanuel Kamarianakis
Meet KBHN’s newest board member Emmanuel Kamarianakis

“ I am honoured to join the Board of KBHN. It is an organization that not only achieves impactful outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families, but improves our communities and showcases Canada’s scientific and research excellence.“