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Dr. Limbos and colleauges have had their symposium entitled: "Autism Spectrum Disorder: Screening/Diagnosis & Management of Psychiatric & Physical Co-Morbidities" accepted for presentation at the annual Family Medicine Forum conference. The conference takes place in Toronto November 14-17, 2012. The symposium will help family physicians understand issues in screening for and diagnosis of autism and autism spectrum disorders.
Vancouver Psychologist Dr. Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
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Dr. Limbos will present a parent training/support seminar for the Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver on Monday April 16 at 7pm-8pm. The seminar is entitled: "Demistifying Psycho-Educational Assessment" and will help parents understand and interpret the findings of psychological assessments. You can get more information on this presentation on the Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver website by clicking here.
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IASSID Program Released
March 15, 2012
Dr. Limbos will be presenting the findings of her survey of developmental screening practices among Canadian primary care providers on Wednesday July 11, 2012. The poster is being presented at the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities World Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The study found that a minority of physicians screen for autism and developmental delays in family practice. Please click here for more information on the IASSID program.
Autism assessment in Vancouver and Coquitlam
March 5, 2012
Dr. Limbos has a special interest in autism spectrum disorders. She will conduct detailed assessments for autism in keeping with highest standards for assessment. Assessments include cognitive, adaptive, speech language assessment as well as completion of the ADOS and ADI-R. Contact Dr. Limbos directly to discuss your needs and set up an initial consultation: (604) 346-6505 or info@limboschildpsychology.com.
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Counselling in Vancouver and Coquitlam
February 27, 2012
Dr. Limbos is a registered psychologist and provides counsellingservices for children, teens and their families. Contact Dr. Limbos directly by phone (604) 346-6505 or by email: info@limboschildpsychologist.com.
Counselling Vancouver - Dr. Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
Psychotherapy in Vancouver and Coquitlam
February 20, 2012
Dr. Limbos provides a wide range of options for psychotherapy for children, teens and their families. Common modalities of child psychotherapy include: Cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, psychodynamic therapy and interpersonal therapy.
Psychotherapy Vancouver - Dr. Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
A letter to the editor by Dr. F. Glascoe and colleaugues has recently been published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The authors are commenting on Dr. Limbos' article published in that journal in September of 2011. To view their letter you can click here.
Vancouver Psychologist, Dr. Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
Dr. Limbos publishes special article in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
January 16, 2012
Dr. Limbos' special article in response to a letter to the editor has now been published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The artilce, entitled: Improving the Definition of Developmental Delay discusses the pros and cons of using more inclusive versus more stringent criteria for classifying children with developmental delays. You can view the article by clicking here.
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BC Pediatrics society features Dr. Limbos research
January 9, 2012
BC Pediatrics society features Dr. Limbos' research on developmental screening in this month's BCPS Newsletter. You can view the letter by clicking here.
Psychologist Vancouver, Dr. Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
Current month edition of Bear Bones (UBC Department of Family Medicine)
November 14, 2011
This month's edition of Bear Bones (UBC Department of Family Medicine) features an interview with Drs. Marjolaine Limbos and David Joyce on the prevalence, definition, effects and merits of screening for autism and developmental delay in children. You can read the full article here
Coquitlam Psychology Dr. Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
National Kidney Week
November 7, 2011
As part of national kidney week, Dr. Limbos' research on executive functioning in children with chronic kidney disease is being presented at the American Society of Nephrology annual conference in Philadelphia this week. This is Dr. Limbos' first presentation in her new area of interest on the psychological impacts of chronic kidney disease. You can view her poster by clicking here.
Whistler Psychology Dr. Marjolaine Limbos (www.limb ... more
Dr. Limbos` recent publication in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
November 7, 2011
- Dr. Limbos' recent publication in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics has been receiving alot of attention, both in the media at large and the scientific community. As a result, Dr. Limbos has just written a special article in that journal responding to letters to the editor about the initial publication: "Comparison of the ASQ and PEDS in Screening for Developmental Delays in Children Presenting for Primary Care". We are pleased to announce that her special article, entitled: "Improving the Definition of Developmental Delay" has been accepte ... more
Montreal Gazette covers Dr. Limbos research on screening for Autism
October 31, 2011
Montreal Gazette covers Dr. Limbos' research on screening for autism and developmental delays. The study found that two simple, parent or health care provider administered screening tests, the ASQ and PEDS, were accurate at identifying problems in preschool children. See th ... more
Health Care Professionals: Family physicians, nurse practitioners and primary care pediatricians may take our online survey entitled
October 24, 2011
Health Care Professionals: Family physicians, nurse practitioners and primary care pediatricians may take our online survey entitled: Survey of Screening for Developmental Delays in Children - A Canadian Primary Care Perspective. First read our invitation to participate in a research study HERE. Then click on the link below to complete the Survey. Your participation is much appreciated!
Take a look at our survey on Developmental Screening practices
October 17, 2011
Take a look at our survey on Developmental Screening practices among primary care providers in Canada. This survey is currently being prepared for distribution to a random sample of 1000 family physicians and pediatricians in Canada. The survey forms a larger part of Dr. Limbos' research on screening for developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. CLICK HERE to view the survey. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
... moreBC Childrens Hospital 2011 Telethon Projects Competition
October 10, 2011
BC Children's Hospital 2011 Telethon Projects Competition has accepted Dr. Limbos' letter of intent for a grant application entitled: Screening for Developmental Delays in Primary Care Settings in British Columbia – "A Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices". This opens the door for a full grant application for funding for this important research on child developmental screening. The full grant submission is due October 11, 2011 and results of the full competition will be available in November, 2011.
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B.C. researchers find quick, low-cost tests can accurately identify childhood development delays.
October 3, 2011
Coquitlam Psychologist Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
Survey of Screening for Developmental Delays in Children - A Canadian Primary Care Perspective
October 3, 2011
Survey of Screening for Developmental Delays in Children - A Canadian Primary Care Perspective has been approved by the University of British Columbia Research Behavioral Research Ethics Board (effective July 18, 2011). This research, led by Vancouver psychologist Dr. Marjolaine Limbos, will explore current practices, attitudes, knowledge, beliefs and barriers to developmental screening among family phyisicians and pediatricians in Canada.
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B.C. researchers find quick, low-cost tests can accurately identify childhood developmental delays
September 27, 2011
Vancouver Psychologist Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
Dr. Limbos and Dr. Joyce interviewed by CBC
September 20, 2011
Coquitlam Psychologist Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
Dr. Limbos article
September 19, 2011
Vancouver Psychologist Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
Quick, low-cost tests can accurately detect developmental delays in kids.
September 13, 2011
Coquitlam Psychologist Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
Listen to the August 3 CBC Radio On the Coast interview regarding Dr. Limbos and Dr. Joyces research on developmental disabilities.
September 6, 2011
http://www.cbc.ca/onthecoast/
Vancouver Psychologist Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
CTV National News discusses research on developmental screening by Dr. Marjolaine Limbos
August 29, 2011
Vancouver Psychologist Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
CBC NEWS interviews Dr. Limbos and Dr. Joyce
August 22, 2011
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/08/03/bc-developmental-delays-study.html
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http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Asking+right+questions+spot+childhood+developmental+delays+early+study/5201898/story.html
Coquitlam Psychologist Marjolaine Limbos (www.limboschildpsychology.com)
Co-author Dr. David Joyce was recently interviewed on CKNW news Vancouver regarding Dr. Limbos' research into screening developmental delays, learning disabilities and autism. You can listen to the interview at: http://www.cknw.com/other/audiovault.html. Choose the Date: August 4, 2011 Time: 2:00 p.m. When the audio starts, scroll forward to the 17 minute mark to hear the interview.
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Vancouver psychologist, Dr. Marjolaine Limbos research is now published ahead of Print!
August 4, 2011
Dr. Limbos' research on screening for developmental disabilities entitled: Comparison of the ASQ and PEDS in Screening for Developmental Delay in Children Presenting for Primary Care is set to be published in September. The study compared the accuracy of two screening measures, the ASQ and PEDS in a cohort of 334 children under the age of 5. The findings demonstrated that the ASQ and to a lesser extent the PEDS had reasonable test characteristics for developmental screening in primary care. The study has the potential to have a strong impact on child publich health in Canada by encourag ... more
NOSM Assistant Professors Examine Screening Tools for Developmental Delays in Children
June 22, 2011
Please see the news article on Vancouver Psychologist Dr. Marjolaine Limbos' research in the News section of the Northern ONtario School of Medicine's website: www.nosm.ca