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National honour for The Kids DirectorLeading paediatrician, infectious diseases specialist and Executive Director of The Kids Research Institute Australia, Professor Jonathan Carapetis, has been recognised for his significant contribution towards medical research with the award of Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
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World-first video trial to help babies at risk of autism thriveVideo technology is helping researchers learn more about the early communication style of infants with a family history of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.
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National guideline provides uniform approach to autism diagnosisIn October 2018, the Autism CRC released A National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Australia.
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Telethon Institute joins international effort to improve early nutrition and long term healthThe Kids for Child Health Research will join more than 50 scientists from 36 research institutions around the world to improve early nutrition
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Importance of boredomIn this blog, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead (Psychology) Dr Mei’en Lim offers families — both parents and children — advice on how to embrace boredom.
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Sharing attention for connection, communication and learningIn this new blog, Speech Pathologist Emma Corry looks at the importance of shared attention for connection, communication and learning.
The CO-OP approach guides children to independently discover and develop cognitive strategies to perform the necessary tasks of everyday living.
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Preparing for the holidaysIn this blog, Occupational Therapy Lead Marie Rodatz looks at the strategies to support a great school holiday outing for your autistic child.
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Diagnosis and the ADOS: The essentials parents and clinicians need to knowIn this blog, you can read about one of the most common tools used in the autism diagnostic process – the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
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Building the foundations of communicationSenior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug looks at how to build the foundations of communication with your child.