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Autism research conferenceThe CliniKids research team had a busy few days at the annual International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) conference held in Melbourne recently.
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ENVISAGE Term 3 programsENVISAGE is a free peer support program specifically designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-8 years with disabilities or developmental concerns. Term 3 dates now released.
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Register your interest for CliniSibsWe are currently taking expressions of interest for CliniSibs in 2024.
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Provisional Psychologists at CliniKidsTo meet the growing demand for clinical psychology services, as well as provide education and awareness of autism best practice for clinical psychologists, CliniKids is helping to develop and train the next generation of mental health practitioners.
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Community perspectives on the appropriateness and importance of support goals for young autistic childrenResearchers 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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Improving the Journey Before, During and After Diagnosis of a Neurodevelopmental Condition: Suggestions from a Sample of Australian Consumers and ProfessionalsThe 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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Australian Clinicians’ Considerations When Choosing an Assessment of Functioning Tool for Children with Neurodevelopmental ConditionsIn 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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The Kids researchers named as finalists in 2023 Premier’s Science AwardsFive 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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