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Autistic children have an increased likelihood of anxiety, but more research is needed on the characteristics that predict various types of anxiety in this population. 

Research

Many children with intellectual disability live with medical comorbidities. This study examined the impacts of comorbidities on quality of life (QOL) of children with intellectual disabilities and whether impacts varied with caregiver perceptions that medical needs had been met.

Research

This study aimed to understand how parents describe the most challenging behaviors exhibited by their children diagnosed with autism and/or ADHD, how those behaviours impact their family, and whether challenges are directly related to the core characteristics of these conditions. 

Inklings is a program to support babies aged 6-18 months showing early differences in their social interaction and communication development.

News & Events

In this blog, Senior Occupational Therapist Gayle Hillen explores the steps to developing a functional pencil grasp.

News & Events

In this blog, Speech Pathology Lead Aria May explores how to talk to your child about a recent autism diagnosis.

Our researchers have published many papers in world-leading paediatric autism and developmental delay journals. Browse their most recently published work here.

News & Events

In​ this blog, Speech Pathologist Linda Arabi discusses the social model and how it influences the supports we provide to autistic children and their families.

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We know many autistic children may be more sensitive to transitions so may need some extra supports at this time.

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In this blog, Clinical Psychology Lead Dr Mei’en Lim offers families advice on how to navigate COVID-19 with an autistic child.