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Researchers do not know much about what autistic adults, parents and professionals think about support goals for young autistic children. People's views of support goals might also be influenced by their beliefs about early support more generally. This survey involved 87 autistic adults, 159 parents of autistic children and 80 clinical professionals living in New Zealand and Australia.

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The current study used a transdiagnostic approach to explore experiences of consumers and professionals on how the process of assessing and diagnosing neurodevelopmental conditions can be improved.

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In the Australian disability context, the assessment of children with neurodevelopmental conditions’ functioning (across all domains) is of increasing importance, particularly since the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Currently, there is wide variability across assessment of functioning practices, including the choice and use of published tools for assessment.

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Five The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers working across diverse and highly impactful areas of child health research have been named as finalists for the 2023 Premier’s Science Awards.

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Find out more about Psychology services at CliniKids.

Consultation appointments are one-off clinical appointments to discuss the best next steps for supporting children’s strengths and support needs. These sessions are available for families and professionals.

This small group program helps children crack the code of emotions and friendships through an animated ‘secret agent’ theme.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is involved in a new multi-site Australian study, led by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, which wants to determine the optimal level of iodine needed during pregnancy for baby’s development.

Find out about many of our previous research studies and trials, and those that are ongoing but are no longer recruiting participants.