Standard peer mentoring approaches can be enhanced to meet the needs of students with ASD by including training for mentors on ASD ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• December 2018

this study is the first to show an association between immune activation history in the mother and increased ASD symptom severity in children with ASD ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• August 2018

Rapid facial reactions to emotional stimuli are intact in late adulthood, even in response to stimuli that activate more automatic and implicit forms of emotion processing ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• August 2018

Our data suggest an overall dysregulation in resting autonomic activity in adults with autism spectrum disorder ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• June 2019

Professional supports play an important role in aiding autistic children's learning, participation, and overall wellbeing. Yet, limited research exists on stakeholders' perspectives and preferences regarding targeted outcomes for children undergoing support facilitated by professionals. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• April 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. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• June 2022

Autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often co-occur. This survey of 288 New Zealand parents of children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or both conditions, examined the relations between age of diagnosis and early atypical development, the age specialist consultation was needed and types of specialists seen. ...

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

This systematic review aimed to identify the most important social, environmental, biological, and/or genetic risk factors for intellectual disability. ...

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

The diagnostic experiences of autistic adults in New Zealand have not been investigated and little is known globally about autistic adults' satisfaction with the autism diagnostic process. This study describes the diagnostic experiences of 70 autistic adults living in New Zealand and explores how these experiences are related to satisfaction during three stages of the diagnostic process. The results show that autistic adults were reasonably satisfied with the early query and diagnostic assessment stages, but were dissatisfied with the post-diagnostic support stage, with significant unmet needs. Dissatisfaction during the post-diagnostic support stage was also related to satisfaction during previous stages and poor coordination of supports. Suggestions are made on how to improve the autism diagnostic pathway for autistic adults in New Zealand. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• February 2022

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. ...

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