Jennifer Engle

Overview: The neuropsychology service at BC Children's Hospital evaluates the neuro-cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning of children with neurological conditions. Current research is focused on epilepsy surgery.
Publications: Resilience of adolescents and teenagers with self-limited and genetic-generalized epilepsy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Epilepsy and Behavior Reports
Kwok, S. and Engle, J. and Datta, A.N.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ebr.2021.100520
2022
Beyond the WISC: Psychological assessment of cognitive functioning in special populations
2018
Engle, J. & Kerns, K. (2011). Neuroplasticity and Rehabilitation of Attention in Children. In S. Raskin (Ed.), Neuroplasticity and Neurorehabilitation.
Guilford Publications, Inc
Jordan Grafman
DOI: 10.1080/09084282.2012.686797
10/2011
Reinforcement learning in children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology
Engle, J.A. and Kerns, K.A.
2011
Attention and material-specific memory in children with lateralized epilepsy
Neuropsychologia
Engle, J.A. and Smith, M.L.
DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2009.08.005
2010
Attention rehabilitation following stroke and traumatic brain injury: A review
Europa Medicophysica
Michel, J.A. and Mateer, C.A.
2006
The effect of reinforcement variables on inhibition in children with ADHD
Child Neuropsychology
Michel, J.A. and Kerns, K.A. and Mateer, C.A.
DOI: 10.1080/092970490911270
2005
Research: Neuropsychology Registry
Prospective registry of neuropsychological assessment.

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Study reveals that sucrose may not reduce the impact of neonatal pain exposure on long-term outcomes

Infants born two to four months early are exposed to mildly painful procedures in the NICU that are essential to monitor their health. As research shows that exposure to daily pain is associated with poorer behavioural and cognitive outcomes later in life, a common pain management strategy is to give those babies sucrose, but a BCCHR study shows evidence that a sugar solution doesn’t reduce these negative effects of pain exposure in the long term.

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Evidence links iron deficiency to sleep-wake disorders

A recent study led by Dr. Osman Ipsiroglu found evidence that sleep-wake behaviours are characteristics associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism. Additionally, a family history of iron deficiency increases the risk of sleep-wake disorders.

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Anxiety disorders in kids: What parents need to know

An anxiety disorder is more than just a phase or a normal feeling of nervousness or worry. Understanding anxiety disorders and recognizing the signs early is crucial because the sooner a child receives help, the better their chances are for managing their anxiety effectively.

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Congratulations CIHR Fall 2024 Project Grant recipients

Congratulations to the investigators and their teams who were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fall 2024 Project Grant competition!

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Exploring pain in autistic youth: A Q&A with lead researcher, Dr. Katelynn Boerner

Researchers at BC Children’s Hospital and UBC are investigating pain in autistic youth to better understand how pain manifests uniquely for them, aiming to improve treatment and prevention options. By capturing pain data throughout the day and collaborating with autistic researchers and families, the study seeks to address gaps in knowledge, challenge outdated assumptions, and guide more inclusive, autism-informed clinical care.

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