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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 10h

Are you an Indigenous researcher, Knowledge Keeper, caregiver, or community partner passionate about improving outcomes for children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities?

The KBHN Indigenous Stream is designed for you.

Apply now: kidsbrainhealth.ca/indigenous-s...

Poster for Kids Brain Health Network's Indigenous Stream. Features logos, a call for Indigenous researchers, and an Indigenous person in traditional attire. Includes a 'Learn more' button. Promotes funding for projects aiding children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 1d

As the world unites on October 10 to raise awareness for mental health, KBHN reaffirms its commitment to ensuring every child with a neurodevelopmental disability has the support they deserve. KBHN invites everyone to collaborate for a future where mental health support for children is accessible.

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 2d

Not every win has to be big. For kids with ADHD, small daily victories can make a world of difference. 🌟 Finishing homework. Getting a good night’s sleep. These moments may seem simple, but for children and youth with ADHD, they represent progress, growth, and resilience. 💬 What’s your win?

Happy mother and child embracing, celebrating everyday wins for ADHD Awareness Month. Includes a ribbon, logos, and call to action: "Share Your Story.

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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 3d

It is Science Literacy Week, a national celebration organized by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) with educators, libraries, government bodies, and more. Together, we aim to spark curiosity, honour Canadian science, and deepen public engagement in STEM learning. buff.ly/YkXkVfr

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 3d

Kids Brain Health Network is proud to sponsor CDANXT, Research Canada’s flagship conference — an exceptional forum where Canada’s leaders in health research and innovation unite.

🗓 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
📍 Location: Toronto, ON

Learn more: researchcanada.org/national-con...

National Conference | Research Canada

CDANXT is Research Canada’s flagship conference — an exceptional forum for Canada’s health research and innovation leaders.From hospitals and government to

researchcanada.org

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 4d

🌟 ADHD Workshop: Nourishing Your ADHD Child’s Full Potential 🌟
📅 October 4 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Organized by the Alberta Parenting For the Future Association, this interactive workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children and youth with ADHD.

albertaparenting.ca

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 4d

This World Cerebral Palsy Day, we celebrate the power of movement, connection, and inclusion! The @Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s Movement Therapy Program—facilitated by licensed physiotherapist Kiersten—offers fun, accessible classes for people of all ages and all abilities.

Movement Therapy – Cerebral Palsy Association of BC

The Movement Therapy program is facilitated by a licensed physiotherapist. The classes aims to support people with different levels of CP and other disabilities. Members from anywhere in BC and of…

bccerebralpalsy.com

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 5d

Today, on World Cerebral Palsy Day, we stand in solidarity with Canadians living with CP and their families. At KBHN, a key initiative is the EDIT-CP toolkit —an accessible, evidence-based resource for clinicians and families. Read about it: buff.ly/ROa2edw

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 5d

Since Sept 2024, the KBHN Implementation Community—led by Dr. Vanessa Tomas—has grown into a national hub for implementation science in neurodevelopmental disabilities. With its resource sharing, it’s building capacity, tackling challenges, & driving impact across KBHN projects. Thank you, Vanessa!

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 7d

KBHN funds projects that:
✔️ Are evidence-based
✔️ Include lived experience
✔️ Center equity
✔️ Are ready to be implemented or scaled

Join us. Lead the change: kidsbrainhealth.ca/kbhn-call-fo...

Event poster with logos for Kids Brain Health Network and Brain Canada. Text reads 'Accessibility is essential. We're seeking projects that break down barriers to early identification, intervention, and support.' Below, a diverse group of smiling people, including one in a wheelchair, form a heart shape with their hands. A beige button reads 'Implement change that matters.' Tone is inclusive and hopeful.

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 7d

Le RSCE finance des projets :
✔️ fondés sur des faits probants
✔️ intégrant une expérience concrète
✔️ axés sur l’équité
✔️ prêts à être mis en œuvre ou déployés à grande échelle

Joignez-vous à nous. Menez le changement : kidsbrainhealth.ca/kbhn-call-fo...

#KBHN2025 #BetterOutcomes

Affiche de l’événement avec les logos de Kids Brain Health Network et Brain Canada. Texte : « L’accessibilité est essentielle. Nous recherchons des projets qui éliminent les obstacles à l’identification précoce, à l’intervention et au soutien. »
En dessous, un groupe diversifié de personnes souriantes, dont une en fauteuil roulant, forme un cœur avec leurs mains. Un bouton beige indique : « Mettre en œuvre un changement qui compte. » Ton inclusif et porteur d’espoir.

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 8d

Le Volet autochtone vise à soutenir :
les aînés, les gardiens du savoir et les gardiens de la langue
les projets et initiatives de guérison dirigés par les Autochtones
le partage intergénérationnel du savoir autochtone

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Un groupe souriant de quatre enfants, vêtus chaudement, se tient bras dessus bras dessous sous un texte faisant la promotion d’un programme Volet autochtone pour les soins en neurodéveloppement des enfants. Logos en haut; bouton « En savoir plus » en bas.

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 8d

The Indigenous Stream is designed to support:
🔸 Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and language holders
🔸 Indigenous-led projects and healing
🔸 Indigenous intergenerational knowledge sharing

Learn more: kidsbrainhealth.ca/indigenous-s...

Smiling group of four children dressed warmly stand arm in arm beneath text promoting an Indigenous Stream program for kids’ neurodevelopmental care. Logos at the top; a ‘Learn more’ button below.

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 9d

We’re proud to share the Kids Brain Health Impact Report 2024–25!
✅ Turned $2M in federal support into $6.7M investment leveraged through partnerships
✅ Developed 22 new tools, with 160 real-world adoptions already underway

📄 kidsbrainhealth.ca/wp-content/u...

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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 9d

October is ADHD Awareness Month. Dr. Carly McMorris and team are adapting Facing Your Fears for ADHD, a CBT program reducing anxiety and improving life for youth with ADHD. Learn more: kidsbrainhealth.ca/kbhn_project...

Group of diverse smiling teens with arms raised. Text reads "ADHD Awareness Month Project Feature," highlighting "Facing Your Fears for ADHD." Learn more button below.

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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 10d

CEO @gpradella.bsky.social published an article highlighting how Kids Brain Health is transforming support for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. healthydebate.ca/2025/09/topi... @healthydebate.bsky.social

Expanding access to disability supports: the case for impact investing - Healthy Debate

Families with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities are often left to pay out-of-pocket for services.

healthydebate.ca

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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 11d

Today is a time to reflect on our responsibilities: to listen, to learn, and to act in ways that advance justice, equity, and healing for Indigenous Peoples. At KBHN, we commit to listening first, acting with humility & supporting Indigenous-led solutions for the wellbeing of children and families.

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 15d

Ready to lead?

KBHN is seeking a Communications Manager to drive strategy across marketing, media, digital, and government relations.

Help us showcase over $60M invested in 150+ projects that improve outcomes for children and families across Canada.

👉 Apply now: kidsbrainhealth.ca/opportunities/

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 17d

The Implementation Community session is tomorrow, September 25! This session is designed for researchers, practitioners, and partners who want to ensure their work leads to measurable improvements for children, youth, and families. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Reposted by Kids Brain Health Network

Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · 17d

How universities can become neuro-inclusive — and what can help autistic students thrive. Read more in this #oped from our funded researcher Carly McMorris (University of Calgary) and colleague Megan Ames (University of Victoria) theconversation.com/how-universi...

How universities can become neuro-inclusive — and what can help autistic students thrive

Research into autistic students and post-secondary education yields insight into how institutions and faculty can foster more welcoming spaces, and tips for students navigating campuses.

theconversation.com

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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 17d

The Indigenous Stream is open to initiatives where:
✅ Indigenous communities, organizations or leaders hold the decision-making power
✅ Solutions are grounded in community-identified priorities, Indigenous knowledges, languages, and cultural practices

Learn more here: buff.ly/4DxUFEs

Banner with logos, text 'Grounded in Indigenous Leadership,' child lifted by an adult, promoting change for Indigenous children’s neurodevelopmental conditions. Button says 'Learn more.'

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Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 17d

Le volet autochtone soutient les initiatives où :
✅ les communautés ou dirigeants autochtones ont le pouvoir décisionnel
✅ les solutions s’appuient sur les priorités, connaissances et pratiques culturelles autochtones

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Bannière avec logos, texte « Ancré dans le leadership autochtone », enfant soulevé par un adulte, promouvant le changement pour les troubles du neurodéveloppement des enfants autochtones. Bouton « En savoir plus ».

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 18d

Un changement durable naît des communautés.

Le volet autochtone du RSCE financera des projets guidés par leurs priorités, leurs savoirs et leurs langues, pour des approches de soins, de soutien et d’inclusion adaptées à leur culture.

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Les logos du Réseau pour la santé du cerveau des enfants (RSCE) et de la Fondation Brain Canada apparaissent au-dessus du texte portant sur le financement autochtone pour des projets culturels. Une femme tient un bébé, symbole des soins communautaires.

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 18d

True and lasting change comes from within communities.

The KBHN Indigenous Stream will fund projects that are grounded in community-identified priorities, draw from Indigenous knowledges and languages, and build culturally appropriate approaches to care, support, and inclusion.

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Logos of Kids Brain Health Network and Brain Canada Foundation are above text about Indigenous funding for cultural projects. A woman holds a baby, symbolizing community care.

Kids Brain Health Network @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social · 19d

Si vous travaillez pour améliorer la vie des enfants et des jeunes atteints de troubles neurodéveloppementaux et que votre solution est prête à être mise en œuvre et commercialisée, cela nous intéresse. kidsbrainhealth.ca/kbhn-call-fo...

Annonce d’appel à propositions par KBHN et la Fondation Brain Canada. Femme portant des lunettes, avec un ordinateur portable, en posture de réflexion. Texte : « Prêt·e à impulser le changement ? »