Welcome to Brain Child! In this episode, Krista Forand, registered psychologist, interviews researcher Dr. Carly McMorris about university students with Autism, as well as the Facing Your Fears program, which helps youth with Autism (and their parents) manage anxiety. Relevant links: CanLearn Society: www.canlearnsociety.ca Owerko Centre: https://research4kids.ucalgary.ca/owerko-centre Dr. Carly McMorris: https://research4kids.ucalgary.ca/profiles/carly-mcmorris Society for the Treatment of Autism http://www.sta-ab.com/ Autism Calgary: https://autismcalgary.com/ Ability Hub: https://sinneavefoundation.org/sinneave_work_item/the-ability-hub/
Welcome to Brain Child! In this episode, Krista Forand, registered psychologist, interviews researcher Dr. Sheri Madigan about her research related to screen time and early child development. Relevant links: CanLearn Society: www.canlearnsociety.ca Owerko Centre: research4kids.ucalgary.ca/owerko-centre Dr. Madigan’s research lab: www.madiganlab.com
Welcome to Brain Child! In this episode, Krista Forand, registered psychologist, interviews researcher Dr. Nicole Racine about her research related to parenting, maternal mental health and social support. Relevant links: CanLearn Society:www.canlearnsociety.ca Owerko Centre: research4kids.ucalgary.ca/owerko-centre Health Parents, Healthy Children: www.healthyparentshealthychildren.ca Parent Link Centres: www.alberta.ca/parent-link-centres.aspx Families Matter: www.familiesmatter.ca
Welcome to the first episode of Brain Child! In this episode, Krista Forand, registered psychologist, interviews researcher Dr. Nicole Letourneau about what she has learned over the years through her research about parenting. Relevant links: CanLearn Society:www.canlearnsociety.ca Owerko Centre: https://research4kids.ucalgary.ca/owerko-centre Dt. Letourneau’s research: http://www.childstudies.ca/ Uninventing the modern family: Nicole Letourneau at TEDxWhitehorse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMdNFnnacxM Dr. Nicole Letourneau: PART 1: The 3 core concepts of development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdL7nrZ-r-0 Dr. Nicole Letourneau: PART 2: Early experience influences brain development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDrWEZnZbRI Dr. Nicole Letourneau: PART 3: Serve and return interactions are the basis of attachment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89cVLlzM_Kc Dr. Nicole Letourneau: PART 4: Insecure attachment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLK-RN0ayrY Dr. Nicole Letourneau: PART 5: Keys to caregiving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTzbAB5fLoA Books: What Kind of Parent Am I? Self-Surveys That Reveal the Impact of Toxic Stress and More, by Dr. Nicole Letourneau (2018) Scientific Parenting: What Science Reveals About Parental Influence, by Dr. Nicole Letourneau (2013)
In this encore presentation, originally recorded for our Inside ADHD podcast, in June 2018, psychologist Krista Forand, interviews researcher Dr. Gerry Giesbrecht, from the Owerko Centre (Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute) in Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Giesbrecht discusses his research, which focuses on how supportive spouses can have a positive influence on infants’ stress responses. Stay tuned for our official launch of Brain Child in November 2018! Web resources provided in the podcast: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/inbrief-the-impact-of-early-adversity-on-childrens-development https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/resources/video/residual-effects-of-early-life-stress-into-adulthood-biological-mechanisms http://cumming.ucalgary.ca/owerko http://www.ucalgary.ca/adhdkids
Welcome to Brain Child! This is a podcast that is dedicated to bringing you trustworthy information about topics related to child development, mental health, learning disabilities, ADHD and Autism. Join our host, registered psychologist, Krista Forand, as she interviews knowledgeable researchers and clinicians to provide families with the most up-to-date information on child development and disorders. To stay connected, visit www.canlearnsociety.ca, follow us on Twitter and subscribe to our podcast in iTunes or your favourite podcast player. If you have a specific topic that you would like to hear about on our podcast please send your suggestions to brainchild@canlearnsociety.ca. We also have another podcast called Inside ADHD. Check it out!