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        Here you'll find a wealth of information and resources to help support your child. ...

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        A great way to bring up health behaviour topics at playgroup: a qualitative evaluation of the Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup program

        The early years is a critical stage to establish optimal nutrition and movement behaviours. Community playgroups are a relaxed environment for parents with a focus on social connection and supporting parents in their role as 'First Teachers'. Playgroups are therefore an opportunistic setting to promote health behaviours in the early years. ...

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        Study looks at fish oil as treatment for autism

        Telethon Kids Institute research has shown nearly 50 per cent of children with autism have tried fish oil supplements, but does it actually improve symptoms? ...

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        Latest CliniKids news and events 60 Second Science Series The Conversation Latest blog posts Professor Andrew Whitehouse is a regular contributor to ...

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        Gender Gaps in Cognitive and Non Cognitive Skills in Early Primary Grades: Evidence from Rural Indonesia

        This paper examines gender gaps in cognitive and non-cognitive skills among a sample of more than 10,000 children between the ages of 6 and 9 in rural Indonesia ...

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        Shade coverage, ultraviolet radiation and children’s physical activity in early childhood education and care

        The provision of shade, particularly through natural forms such as tree canopy, is an important sun protection strategy and enabler of outdoor time ...

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        WA-first technique fast tracks urgent vaccine policy

        Analysing samples is a vital part of research, providing the answers needed to move forward with innovative new treatments and life- saving vaccines. ...

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        Wearable devices could change clinical care for kids with cystic fibrosis

        A bold respiratory research project will investigate whether wearable devices could drastically change clinical care for children living with chronic diseases such as cystic fibrosis.  ...

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        Eye Gaze in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Neural Evidence for the Eye Avoidance Hypothesis

        Reduced eye contact early in life may play a role in the developmental pathways that culminate in a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. However, there are contradictory theories regarding the neural mechanisms involved. According to the amygdala theory of autism, reduced eye contact results from a hypoactive amygdala that fails to flag eyes as salient. However, the eye avoidance hypothesis proposes the opposite-that amygdala hyperactivity causes eye avoidance. This review evaluated studies that measured the relationship between eye gaze and activity in the 'social brain' when viewing facial stimuli. ...

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        Harvard Professor captivates at Annual Community Lecture

        Professor Bloom used his time to make a powerful case for the idea that 'healthier means wealthier' at the Telethon Kids Annual Community Lecture for 2017 ...

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