Projects – NIP

Challenge Math presents a steep challenge for many school-aged children, especially when a learning disability or neurodevelopmental disorder affects some of the skills it requires. Students with FASD, for example, can struggle with visual-spatial processing, self-regulation, and working memory. Project Summary A tutoring program called the Math Interactive Learning Experience (MILE) tackles not [...]

Challenge Every person with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has their own strengths and challenges. That means there is no one-size-fits-all pathway through the available interventions and services. Families have to figure out what makes the most sense given their child’s needs, age, goals and context. Project Summary Kids Health Brain Network has [...]

Challenge Many children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are hypersensitive to certain sounds. When exposed to these sounds, they may feel very distressed, which can cause them to react with behaviours such as covering their ears, yelling, screaming or running out of the room to avoid the sound. Schools’ approaches for accommodating sound [...]

Challenge Doctors should ideally diagnose cerebral palsy (CP) before a baby’s first birthday, according to international guidelines. This way, the child can access early interventions that will help them reach their fullest potential for movement and function. However, the average age for a CP diagnosis in Canada is 18.9 months, and treatment doesn’t always [...]

Challenge Kids with autism commonly struggle to regulate their emotions and handle the day-to-day stressors in their lives. As a result, they run a higher risk of mental-health challenges such as depression, anxiety disorders and behavioural challenges. Despite this reality, most community-based services have limited mental health supports for autistic children. Project Summary [...]