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Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity refers to the different ways that people experience and interact with the world around them. Each person’s brain works differently, meaning no two brains are the same.

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Cutting nails – Steps to building independence

In this blog, Curtin University Occupational Therapy student Julia Than discusses how to make nail care an important part of a child's self-care routine.

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Being social (or not!) in play, any way is OK

This is the second blog in our new series about what play is and its importance.

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New starters at CliniKids

Meet Christina and Danae, the newest members of the Client Support team at CliniKids.

Cognitive assessments

A cognitive assessment is a valuable tool to better understand how a child thinks, learns, and processes information.

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New study shows long term mental health benefits from extended breastfeeding

A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has shown that children who are breastfed for longer than six months have a lower risk

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Perth researchers decipher genetic pattern that predicts leukaemia relapse

Cancer researchers at Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research have discovered a genetic pattern that predicts the likelihood of relapse

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Birth Rates Rise After Baby Bonus Payments

Fertility rates increased following the introduction of the Federal government's "Baby Bonus" payments.

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Breastfeeding Boosts Brain Power

Children who are mainly breastfed for the first six months (or longer) score significantly higher academically at 10 years of age, especially boys.

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It’s Time – new video on the Apology to the Stolen Generations

It's Time - new video on the Apology to the Stolen Generations