Many clinicians in New Zealand do not follow guidelines for best practice in autism diagnosis. In this study, we investigated the processes that health professionals in New Zealand follow when diagnosing autistic children and adults. We asked 117 health professionals from a range of services and regions in New Zealand, how they identify and diagnose autism. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• May 2021

There is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions on the efficacy of modified diets, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, immune therapy, and vitamin and fatty acid... ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• May 2013

Mothers of autistic children and adults bewtween 11 and 24 years old were interviewed about the impacts and rewards associated with their children's disability. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• August 2014

For kids on the autism spectrum, it’s not always easy to enjoy art without becoming overwhelmed, overstimulated or anxious. ...

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• 2019
• October

This trial will determine the effectiveness of the TOBY App as a therapeutic complement to other early interventions children with ASD receive ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• October 2016

This study examined whether parent-reported atypical development in their child's first year was associated with age of diagnosis and age when parents first needed to consult a specialist about their child's development. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• July 2023

Estimates of the prevalence of intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder may vary depending on the methodology, geographical location, and sources of ascertainment. The National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia was introduced progressively from 2016 to provide individualized funding for eligible people with a significant and permanent disability. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• May 2024

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may be at higher likelihood of experiencing poorer oral health and difficulties accessing dental health care. However, identifying which children on the autism spectrum may be more vulnerable to experiencing dental care difficulties is still unknown. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• June 2022

Accurate knowledge of the relationship between craniofacial anomalies (CFA), intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is essential to improve services and outcomes. The aim is to describe the association between CFA, ID and ASD using linked population data. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• March 2022

Emerging research suggests that seeking an autism diagnosis as an adult is usually difficult and time-consuming but brings relief once a diagnosis is made. This study explored the experience of the pathway to an autism diagnosis during adulthood for adults living in Australia. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• December 2021