Ajit Ninan HBSc, MD, FRCPC
Adjunct Professor, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Additional Training: | Masters Certificate in Healthcare Management York University, Schulich Executive Education Centre |
| Clinical Area of Expertise: | Clinical application of attachment theory, ADHD and disruptive behaviour disorders | |
| Contact: | ajit.ninan@ontario.ca 519-851-2128 |
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Profile
Dr. Ninan is the Medical Director of CPRI with a clinical oversight role since 2010 and a pediatric psychiatrist since 2006. After 15 plus years primarily involved with inpatient services working with pre-adolescents at CPRI as well as London Health Sciences Centre on-call system, Dr. Ninan is currently involved in CPRI’s attachment/trauma outpatient services. His clinical focus includes complex presentations of attachment, ADHD, disruptive behaviour and related disorders. He additionally is involved in clinical research with a focus on psychopharmacologic practice as well as educational activities.
He received his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship and general psychiatry training, in Rochester, New York at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is an Adjunct Professor at Western University, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He received his Healthcare Management Masters Certificate from York University in June 2020.
Publications
1. Ninan, A., Stewart, S.L. Theall, L. Katuwapitiya, S. & Kam, C. Adverse effects of psychotropic medications in children: Predictive factors. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2014 Oct; 23 (3): 218-225, Principal Author
2. Ninan, A., Kritter, G. Steele, M. Baker, L. Boniferro, J. Crotogino, J. Stewart, S. Dourova, N. Developing a Clinical Framework for Children/Youth Residential Treatment. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2014 Sep 29, Principal Author
3. Ninan, A., Stewart, S.L. Theall, L. King, G. Evans, R. Baiden P. & Brown A. Psychotropic medication monitoring checklists: Use and utility for children in residential care. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2014 Feb; 23 (1): 34-47, Principal Author
4. Ninan, A., & Bodison, S.C. (2015) Collaborating on Early Identification of Children with Sensory Integration Issues & Mental Health Concerns - Observe, Advocate, & Minimize Impact.
4. Bodison, S., Hoyland, L., Harris, K., Francis, L., Ninan, A. Sensory Processing Concerns in Boys Receiving Inpatient Mental Health Services. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.
5. Theall, Laura & Ninan, Ajit & Arbeau, Kim & Stewart, Shannon. (2022). 1.72 Psychotropic Medication Nonadherence in the Context of the Family. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 61. S164. 10.1016/j.jaac.2022.09.088.
6. Theall, L., Arbeau, K., Ninan, A., Willoughby, K., Ponti, M., Arnold, L., Dourova, N., Currie, M. (2023). Caregiver and clinician experience with virtual services for children and youth with complex needs during COVID-19. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 37(2): 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.09.017
7. Theall, L., Ninan, A., Arbeau, K., Mannone, J., & Stewart, S.L. (2022). Interrupting the cycle: Association of parental stress and child/youth psychotropic medication nonadherence. Child Psychiatry and Human Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-022-01448-y
8. Melissa Currie, M.Sc., Kim Arbeau, Ph.D., Maggie McKnight, B.A., Laura Lambert, DSW, Ajit Ninan, MD, FRCPC (2023). Clinically informed and needs-based service funding for children and youth on the autism spectrum: Development of the Ontario Autism Program’s core clinical services funding model. Canadian Health Policy Journal (submitted for review)
9. Theall, L., Ninan, A., & Currie, M. (2024). Findings from an expert focus group on psychotropic medication deprescribing practices for children and youth with complex needs. Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3, 1481446. https://doi.org/10.3389/frcha.2024.1481446
