Precision Neurodevelopment Lab

Precision Neurodevelopment Lab Trailblazing our way to a better tomorrow for children and youth with neurodevelopmental disorders.

We’re beginning the next phase of the BoCAI project, and we’re looking to connect with caregivers who want to be part of...
04/22/2026

We’re beginning the next phase of the BoCAI project, and we’re looking to connect with caregivers who want to be part of shaping this work.

Are you a parent or caregiver of a neurodiverse youth who experiences behaviours of concern?

Your insights can help inform the development of more supportive, real-world solutions.

If you’re interested in learning more or participating:
📧 Email Margaret.ryan@ucalgary.ca
📱 Use the QR code in this post to provide consent for our team to reach out

Calming strategies are simple, low-burden activities that help the body and mind transition into sleep.These strategies ...
04/17/2026

Calming strategies are simple, low-burden activities that help the body and mind transition into sleep.

These strategies are easy to implement and can be used by both caregivers and youth to support a more settled transition to sleep.

We’re looking forward to presenting an upcoming talk on April 22:“Engaging Neurodiverse Youth and Their Caregivers in Re...
04/15/2026

We’re looking forward to presenting an upcoming talk on April 22:
“Engaging Neurodiverse Youth and Their Caregivers in Research: Lessons and Learnings from the Precision Neurodevelopment Lab.”

This work is grounded in something we care deeply about - research shaped with youth and caregivers, not just about them.

Callum, one of our youth partners, will be presenting alongside caregiver partner Greta, Sadia from AbSPORU, and Dr. Sarah MacEachern.

📍 Foothills Campus
💻 Virtual option available (no registration required)
Visit the link in our bio for more details

One of the biggest challenges in research isn’t generating knowledge; it’s making sure it can be used in real-world care...
04/13/2026

One of the biggest challenges in research isn’t generating knowledge; it’s making sure it can be used in real-world care.

At PN Lab, we think about implementation from the beginning. Because research should support clinicians, families, and youth in the environments they’re already in.

Thank you, Suzanne, for leading this Journal Club on From the NICU to NDD Diagnosis: A Parent’s Perspective.This work re...
04/10/2026

Thank you, Suzanne, for leading this Journal Club on From the NICU to NDD Diagnosis: A Parent’s Perspective.

This work reinforces the need for more accessible, system-level supports to improve outcomes for children with NDDs and their families.

At PN Lab, engagement isn’t a single step - it’s something we build throughout the research process, from conceptualizat...
04/08/2026

At PN Lab, engagement isn’t a single step - it’s something we build throughout the research process, from conceptualization to knowledge translation. We’re curious how others define this.

What does meaningful engagement look like to you?

Understanding where calming strategies fit helps set clearer expectations and supports more effective sleep care overall...
04/02/2026

Understanding where calming strategies fit helps set clearer expectations and supports more effective sleep care overall.

This year, our focus is on moving this work forward - from research to sharing.Our scoping review examines what the lite...
04/01/2026

This year, our focus is on moving this work forward - from research to sharing.

Our scoping review examines what the literature says about calming strategies and their role in supporting sleep. We’re looking forward to getting this work out into the world and contributing to clearer, more accessible guidance for families and clinicians.

We’re deeply grateful to the caregivers who trusted us with their stories.
03/25/2026

We’re deeply grateful to the caregivers who trusted us with their stories.

Our work will contribute to improving how pediatric MRI research is done, with a goal to facilitate inclusion of all chi...
03/18/2026

Our work will contribute to improving how pediatric MRI research is done, with a goal to facilitate inclusion of all children in MRI research studies.

We recently pilot tested the Behaviours of Concern Assessment Instrument (BoCAI) in clinic. It was incredibly helpful to...
03/16/2026

We recently pilot tested the Behaviours of Concern Assessment Instrument (BoCAI) in clinic. It was incredibly helpful to see how it functions in real-world care.

Thank you, Seong, for leading this week’s PN Lab Journal Club!The discussion explored how awareness efforts can both sup...
03/13/2026

Thank you, Seong, for leading this week’s PN Lab Journal Club!

The discussion explored how awareness efforts can both support help-seeking and, in some cases, unintentionally increase self-diagnosis. The study also showed that brief education about the potential "nocebo effects" of awareness messaging can help mitigate this impact, highlighting the importance of careful communication in mental health education.

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