For my KT assignment, I wanted to learn about ADHD in childhood/adulthood and examine the effects this disorder has on cognitive development. I believe this topic is important to discuss because ADHD is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in childhood. It is important for parents and teachers to learn about ADHD because it can have lifelong impacts on the child and the family. There are many unanswered questions about ADHD and the effects it has on cognitive development and the effects that treatments of ADHD have on cognitive development, so it is important to bring this discussion to light to examine issues surrounding this disorder. Children are the future of society, so it is important to understand what positively affects their cognitive development and what negatively affects their cognitive development. This artifact is meant to educate teachers and parents about the effects ADHD has on cognitive development, treatments for ADHD, and what they can do to help support a child with ADHD.
KT Brochure. ADHD qug538 (2)Author: Isha Zaman
This infographic highlights the effects of intimate partner violence on children’s cognitive and language development and provides the public with strategies to ensure the safety of women and their children.
Artifact: Domestic Violence and Childhood
Curious Mystery Locked Shy Secret Hide Child
An infographic detailing the numerous language benefits of a child with profound hearing difficulties receiving a Cochlear Implant before the critical language period occurs (prior to two years old). This infographic is intended for parents of children with deafness who seek resources to help in their decision regarding Cochlear Implantation. Survey results from parents who underwent this difficult decision process and explanations of how hearing and Cochlear Implants work are included.
This presentation is targeted toward parents of children in middle school and adolescents, regarding the topic of bullying. This artifact aims to inform parents about the mental health of both victims and bullies, and moral disengagement.
https://sites.usask.ca/psy-317-ktr/wp-content/uploads/sites/303/2021/10/KT-Artifact-2.pdf
KT Artifact
A brochure on the effects of cannabis on the adolescent brain, with tips on how to discuss cannabis use with teens
CairnsPsy 317-ArtifactI chose to create a knowledge translation artifact about the effects of older age on eyewitness memory. The intended audience is those involved in criminal investigations like police officers, lineup administrators, and lawyers. It is an important topic to educate this population on as eyewitness memory plays a significant role in the outcome of criminal investigations and is responsible for most wrongful convictions. Eyewitness evidence is very compelling at trial and crucial in criminal cases. The effects of older age on eyewitness memory are important as older adults are considered to be one of the less reliable groups of eyewitnesses. The other less reliable group is children, but they have been widely studied, so I thought it would be beneficial to provide more information on a less researched area. I intend to provide those directly involved in criminal investigations with evidence-based research on the reliability of older eyewitnesses who are helping determine the culprits in various cases. The goal of this artifact is to educate a population that has such an important role in the delivery of justice and protecting society. If this population is better educated about the effects of older age on eyewitness memory and more aware of the practices that mitigate these effects, older adults’ reliability as eyewitnesses can increase. With the increased reliability of older adults’ eyewitness memory, wrongful convictions will decrease, contributing to a more just society for all.
Aging and Eyewitness Memory
This knowledge translation piece aims to educate and inform parents and caregivers on the effects of general anesthetic (GA) and pain on infants. The comprehensive document discusses the impact of neonatal pain and side effects of GA as well as offers information on how to avoid and reduce painful experiences (and thus, the need for GA) in infants.
Pain in Infants