Final Invitation to Participate in Survey and Interview – Study on Child-to-Parent Aggressive Behaviour in Canada

Research participants wanted

Are you an adoptive parent, kinship or customary caregiver? Do you have a child under 18 years who acts aggressively towards you?

The researchers at the University of Ottawa have extended the due date of the survey for their study on child-to-parent aggressive behaviour in Canada.

You are invited to share your voice with us

Are you the parent of a youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) who displays aggression towards family members?

We are currently recruiting participants to be part of a preliminary pilot study to adapt an intervention called Nonviolent Resistance for parents of youth with FASD who display aggression towards themselves or family members. Participating parents will be required to attend weekly individual sessions and at times group sessions for 13 consecutive weeks. As part

Apply now to the Family Engagement in Research course!

Are you a researcher or family member interested in neurodevelopmental research? Apply now to the Family Engagement in Research course!

Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship from Kids Brain Health Network and a Certificate of Completion from Kids Brain Health Network, CanChild, and McMaster University Continuing Education.

Course Dates:
Fall Cohort: September 20 to November

Game changer: Video game could help improve brain function for children with disabilities

Researchers at the University of Victoria have tapped into a booming gaming industry to help improve brain function and cognitive abilities in children with disabilities.

A team at UVic, building on years of study, have partnered with the private sector to create Dino Island, a video game that takes children with neurodevelopment disabilities on a tour

FASD and Adverse Childhood Experiences

Researchers from CanFASD and other partner organizations have recently published a new paper on FASD and early life adversity called Characterizing Adverse Childhood Experiences among Children and Adolescents with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

FASD and Adversity

Individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and FASD experience brain-based and environmental challenges throughout

Outcomes of Children with FASD in the Child Welfare System

Background

Children living in the child welfare system (i.e. foster care, group homes) are known to experience more adverse outcomes compared to children who live with their biological parents or adoptive/other family members. Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are also predisposed to adverse experiences. However, these adverse experiences may be more common for those

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