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The FIERCE Project: Examining the Effectiveness and Implementation of an Anxiety Intervention for Youth with ADHD

  • Area of research

    Neurodevelopment

  • Disease Area

    Other

  • Competition

    KBHN Innovation and Implementation Programs

  • Province

    Alberta

  • Start Date

    2025

  • Total Grant Amount

    $399,934

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $199,932

Project Overview

Almost 9% of Canadians have ADHD, however it is likely higher as more girls and women are being diagnosed. Up to 50% of youth with ADHD also have an anxiety disorder, which makes their ADHD challenges worse and impacts their ability to function in daily life. Adapted cognitive behaviour therapy…

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Enhancing Supports for Autistic Post-Secondary Students at the University of Calgary

  • Grant Type

    Capacity building grants

  • Area of research

    Neurodevelopment

  • Competition

    KBHN Early Career Investigator & Mentorship Awards

  • Province

    Alberta

  • Start Date

    2022

  • Total Grant Amount

    $100,000

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $50,000

Project Overview

Autistic individuals are disproportionately under-represented in post-secondary institutions, with only 35% of students with autism pursuing post-secondary education. Of those individuals with autism who do enter post-secondary environments, only 39% are likely to graduate. A lack of available autism specific supports has been suggested to interfere with successful post-secondary education.…

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