The Kids Brain Health Network's Policy Advisory Research Training Committee: supporting Canadian trainees in neurodevelopmental research (Instagram: @KBHNPART)

Surrey, BC
Joined October 2011
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Family Engagement in Research course invites researchers and people with lived experience to help shape the future of neurodevelopmental research bit.ly/4gggfDH #UCalgary
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🌟 Join @KBHNPART for an empowering webinar on "Preparing and Presenting an Academic Poster with Family Partners with Lived Experiences" 🌟 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, May 21 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM EST 🎙️ Presenters: Rae Martens & Francine Buchanan 🆓 Free Registration: forms.gle/FVf8wFHnumUqWhxb8
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#FlashbackFriday🦕 Take another look at the story of Oscar, who has ADHD, and Theo, who has ADHD and ODD. Through #DinoIsland, Oscar strengthened his skills in attention & memory while Theo’s communication skills has greatly improved. 📽️✨ kidsbrainhealth.ca/dino-isla…
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🌟Introducing the winners of the KBHN Outstanding Awards 2023-2024! 🌟🏆 We celebrate the exceptional work of these individuals who have made remarkable contributions to improve the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities & their families. kidsbrainhealth.ca/kbhns-ann…
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Are you interested in learning more about patient and family engagement in research? All are welcome - no experience needed! ⭐️ Patients and families ⭐️ Trainees/students ⭐️ Researchers ⭐️ Clinicians 🔗 Register: pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaste…
🌐 Ready to dive into the world of youth & family engagement in research? 🤓 Join our experts at the Research Roundtable on March 22 at 12 pm. Gain strategies, hear lessons learned, and build connections with fellow @machealthsci researchers. Register ⬇️ pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaste…
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We are loving this remarkable visual that offers a wealth of suggestions for implementing change strategies. With people constantly seeking practical guidance, it's brimming with actionable advice. It's inspiring us to think about some new #ImpSci training. 🤔 #Implementation
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REMINDER | Don't forget to register for our #KnowledgeMobilization webinar, tailored to family members of kids with brain-based disabilities! Join us on March 20 to learn about KM principles & their relevance in research: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Meet Theo and Oscar, two incredible kids who faced challenges with ADD, ADHD, and ODD. But thanks to the transformative power of the Dino Island program, funded by KBHN, their lives have changed in remarkable ways.🦕 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek ow.ly/9RQw50QRNxZ
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REMINDER | On March 20, we're offering a #KnowledgeMobilization webinar for parents/family members of kids with brain-based disabilities. Now's your chance to learn about KM principles & how they can be applied in research: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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🗒️Learn more about @canchild_ca's 'F-words for Child Development' (Functioning, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends, Future) at our next Trainee Hub workshop on March 20. For more info: leongcentre.utoronto.ca/even…
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Explore how DIR Floor Time supports kids with ASD & intellectual disabilities through a holistic, individualized approach. We'll cover its adaptability for diverse developmental challenges & the value of family & caregiver partnerships. Register at: bit.ly/49zwDMH
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Researchers are working to uncover how genes associated with autism converge to affect brain neurons leading to heightened sound sensitivity. They aim to identify neural circuit mechanisms that may underlie the genetic pathways contributing to autism. ow.ly/qZqm50QJZl5
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📣 March 20: Join our next Trainee Hub workshop where members of @canchild_ca will introduce their 'F-words for Child Development' - a holistic, family centered approach to #childhealth and developmental services Learn more: leongcentre.utoronto.ca/even…
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Time #outdoors provides benefits for #autistic children's #PhysicalHealth, #MentalHealth, and #SocialWellbeing. Activities like scavenger hunts, #nature walks, and free play outdoors promotes attention, creativity, and #communication. 📰 Read the article: autismspectrumnews.org/outdo…
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In implementation work, the assumption that sharing facts and evidence alone will drive behavior change is common. Simply possessing KNOWLEDGE does not guarantee change. A thought-provoking visual by @tracytangtt sheds light on the complexity of change dynamics.
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Using data from nearly 115,000 births, researchers find no association between premature birth and autism after adjusting for maternal age, ethnicity and infant size. ow.ly/vNG650QFqg9
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A new Psychology Today article "aims to demonstrate why shifting our approach to autism toward a neurodiversity-affirming perspective is vital in addressing the mental health crisis autistic people face." ow.ly/YQwO50QInT4
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Neurodiverse individuals often face unique challenges to physical fitness, creating calls for more tailored approaches to promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles within this population. ow.ly/RSgQ50QInYM
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