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Delayed or impaired language development is a common developmental concern, yet there is little agreement about the criteria used to identify and classify...

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We examine the level of comorbidity found between Autism spectrum disorder and Schizophrenia spectrum disorders at a clinical and trait level

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Women combining paid employment with dual caring responsibilities for children and aging parents, experience both benefits and costs

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Initial evaluation suggests that QI-Disability is a reliable and valid measure of quality of life across the spectrum of intellectual disability

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This large population-based study identified no consistent association across two cohorts between prenatal head growth and postnatal autistic traits

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This study included five mothers of young children with autism who participated in a 12-week parent training program based on the Early Start Denver Model

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We conducted a study that examined the concordance of diagnoses between a multidisciplinary assessment team and a range of clinicians in Australia.

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This is the first study to show an association between early language ability and autistic-like traits in adulthood

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Aotearoa New Zealand does not provide publicly-funded intensive autism support. While parent-mediated supports are promising, children and families may also benefit from direct clinician support. We tested the efficacy of a low-intensity programme involving parent- and clinician-delivered support for autistic children.

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Parenting is a rewarding experience but is not without its challenges. Parents of Autistic children face additional challenges, and as a result can experience lower levels of wellbeing and more mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress). Previous studies have identified concurrent correlates of wellbeing and mental health.