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

Almost of 10% of children with FASD has significant motor impairment. Evaluation of motor function should routinely be included in assessments for FASD. ...

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

Aboriginal children living in remote Western Australia have poor visual-motor integration skills regardless of prenatal alcohol exposure or FASD ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• May 2016

The aim of this study was to compare hospital admissions from infancy to adulthood, between children born with orofacial clefts (OFC) and those without OFC. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• January 2016

Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is acknowledged universally as the optimal feeding method for infants in order to provide the greatest health and... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• February 2015

To assess how prenatal screening and diagnostic testing have impacted the diagnosis, termination and birth prevalence of Down syndrome in Western Australia... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2015
• January 2015

There is a need for further professional development for midwives on screening and brief intervention regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy and FASD ...

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

We aimed to investigate juvenile justice encounters in children with and without ADHD. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• September 2014

This study examines the relationships between the dose, pattern, and timing of prenatal alcohol exposure and achievement in reading, writing, spelling,... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• August 2013