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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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• September 2022

This study investigated the involvement of inner speech limitations in the executive dysfunction associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). ...

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• 2013
• November 2013

No association between early gastrointestinal problems and autistic-like traits in the general population, determine whether gastrointestinal problems, early... ...

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• 2011
• May 2011

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

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• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• May 2013

Research suggests that offspring of mothers who experience high levels of stress during pregnancy are more likely to have problems in neurobehavioral... ...

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• 2011
• January 2011

Five Telethon Kids Institute 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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• 2023
• July

Professor Andrew Whitehouse has been named a finalist in the 2023 Western Australian of the Year Awards for his work in transforming clinical support for autistic children in Australia. ...

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• 2023
• May

Researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute, working with the Autism CRC, have led the development of the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia which was launched today. ...

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• 2018
• October

While young people have generally been at the forefront of the adoption and use of new communications technologies, little is known of uses by exceptional youth ...

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• 2010
• April 2010

Some individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience linguistic difficulties similar to those found in individuals with specific language... ...

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• 2007
• August 2007