A better understanding of the endocannabinoid system and a relaxation in regulatory control of cannabis globally has increased interest in the medicinal use of cannabinoid-based products (CBP). We provide a systematic review of the rationale and current clinical trial evidence for CBP in the treatment of neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. ...

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

We report the findings from a qualitative study that took place alongside a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) prevalence study among detainees in Australia ...

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

Accurately assessing prenatal alcohol consumption is exceptionally challenging when assessed retrospectively as part of a FASD assessment for a young person sentenced to detention ...

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

Increased risk of autism spectrum disorder with intellectual disability and cerebral palsy with intellectual disability for mothers of some foreign-born groups ...

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

This issues brief outlines opportunities for change to support reduction of harms related to alcohol use in pregnancy ...

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

This trial is evaluating the effectiveness of an Alert Program school curriculum for improving self-regulation and executive function in children living in remote Australian Aboriginal communities ...

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

This study of young people in detention in Western Australia, has documented a high prevalence of FASD and severe neurodevelopmental impairment ...

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

The Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has been developed, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• October 2017

We identified a high proportion of cases without known cause, highlighting the need for clinicians to carefully investigate all possibilities, including emerging infections. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• May 2017

Long-term survival was lower for Aboriginal children with congenital heart defects ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• December 2016