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. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• December 2021

Traits and characteristics qualitatively similar to those seen in diagnosed autism spectrum disorder can be found to varying degrees in the general population. To measure these traits and facilitate their use in autism research, several questionnaires have been developed that provide broad measures of autistic traits [e.g. Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire (BAPQ)]. However, since their development, our understanding of autism has grown considerably, and it is arguable that existing measures do not provide an ideal representation of the trait dimensions currently associated with autism. Our aim was to create a new measure of autistic traits that reflects our current understanding of autism, the Comprehensive Autism Trait Inventory (CATI). ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2021
• May 2021

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

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2016
• October 2016

Prenatal testosterone may have a powerful masculinizing effect on postnatal physical characteristics. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2015
• September 2015

This paper is a correction of an earlier report that identified a link between exposure to high levels of testosterone during pregnancy and reduced head... ...

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• 2014
• August 2014

Prospective longitudinal birth cohort data was used to examine the association between peer aggression at 14yrs and mental health and substance use at 17yrs... ...

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• 2013
• January 2013

Although genetic factors are known to play a causal role in specific language impairment (SLI), environmental factors may also be important. This study... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2014
• August 2014

Two competing theories address the influence of foetal testosterone on cerebral laterality: one proposing exposure to high foetal testosterone concentrations... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2014
• August 2014

This review examines the accuracy and biological interpretation of the measurement of androgens and estrogens in cord blood. The use of cord blood hormones... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• May 2014

This study investigated whether the Communication Checklist - Adult (CC-A) could identify subtypes of social and communication dysfunction in autism probands an ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2010
• November 2010