Presentations

New Horizons in Experience-Based Brain Development

Presentation by Dr. Margaret Clarke to Mount Royal University at the Centre for Child Well-Being Annual Community Seminar.

New Horizons in Experience-Based Brain Development (PDF)

With the Child in Mind: Brain Development and Best Interests Decisions

A collaborative education project providing information for lawyers and members of the judiciary about brain development and best interests decisions for children.  

Public Session
November 4th, 2009

• Dr. Nathan Fox – Facts and myths about the effects of early experience on young children’s development.pdf
• Dr. Harriet MacMillan – An Overview of Child Maltreatment – Implications for Child Health and Approaches to Prevention.pdf

Members of the Judiciary and Lawyer Sessions
November 5th & 6th, 2009

• Dr. Nathan Fox – The Effect of Neglect on Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development.pdf
• Dr. Bryan Kolb – Environmental Influences on Early Brain Development.pdf
• Mrs. Nancy Mannix – Norlien Foundation.pdf
• Dr. Diane Benoit – Understanding Attachment – Types, Antecedents & Consequences.pdf
• Dr. Harriet MacMillan – Preventing Family Violence and Improving Mental Health – The Challenges of Linking Practice with (Scientific) Evidence.pdf
• Evelyn Wotherspoon – The Challenge of Infant Neglect In Family Court.pdf
• Dr. Joy Osofsky – Helping Babies from the Bench – Applying the Science of Early Childhood Development.pdf

Alberta Early Years Conference 2008

 Dr. Laura Ghali – Translating Key Messages about Early Child Development – New Parents, New Strategies (PDF)