The breadth of available non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children, with varying evidence for efficacy summarised in multiple systematic reviews, creates challenges for parents, practitioners, and policymakers in navigating the research evidence. In this article, we report the findings of an umbrella review of 58 systematic reviews of non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children (aged 0–12 years). ...

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

Birth order effects have been linked to variability in intelligence, educational attainment and sexual orientation. First- and later-born children have been linked to an increased likelihood of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis, with a smaller body of evidence implicating decreases in cognitive functioning with increased birth order. ...

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

Research focused on Down syndrome has increased in the last several years to advance understanding of the consequences of trisomy 21 (T21) on molecular and cellular processes and, ultimately, on individuals with Down syndrome. The Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS) is the premier scientific organization for researchers and clinicians studying Down syndrome. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• July 2021

Investigating school readiness in ORIGINS' five-year-olds ...

• The ORIGINS Project
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• Brain & Behaviour

Advances in medicine have improved the chances of survival following burn injuries, however, psychosocial outcomes have not seen the same improvement, and burn injuries can be distressing for both the child or young person, negatively affecting their wellbeing. Pediatric burn patients are at a higher risk of developing psychopathology compared to the general population. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• Jun 2023

What is Tourette Syndrome? What Causes Tourette Syndrome? Diagnosis Management More Information Our Research Impact Occurring in 1% of school-aged ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Brain and Behaviour
• Development and Disability
• Child Disability

To describe and explore carer quality of life and night-time attendance to their child in parents of non-ambulant youth with Neuromuscular Disorders. A cross-sectional population-based, comprehensive survey including the Adult Carer questionnaire, measures of social context and youths' physical status. Associations between carer-QoL or frequency of parents' night-time attendance with independent variables were explored using linear and logistic regression models, respectively. ...

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

Experiencing stigma is associated with a range of negative outcomes for people with mental health disorders. However, little is understood about the contemporary stigma experiences of young people with anxiety and depression. This study aimed to describe these experiences using semi-structured qualitative interviews. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• July 2024

Mental wellbeing was independently associated with academic achievement and perceived family support but not with physical health variables ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• January 2019

Digital mental health is changing the landscape of service delivery by addressing challenges associated with traditional therapy. However, practitioners’ use of these resources remains underexamined. ...

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