The aim of this study was to determine whether predictive low glucose management (PLGM) system is effective in preventing insulin-induced hypoglycemia ...

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

Little is known about parent preferences regarding delivery methods of early interventions. This research examined, through parent report, the current and preferred delivery methods of seven common educational early interventions accessed by New Zealand children with autism spectrum disorder. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• September 2021

Despite high breastfeeding initiation rates in Australia, few mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants to six months. This is particularly evident in... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• August 2015

These findings demonstrate the immediate value of whole-school interventions to reduce bullying behaviour and associated harms among students ...

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

The U-PART intervention was found to be feasible and effective in the short term in girls and women with Rett Syndrome ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• January 2020

A population of neutrophils recruited into cystic fibrosis (CF) airways is associated with proteolytic lung damage, exhibiting high expression of primary granule exocytosis marker CD63 and reduced phagocytic receptor CD16. Causative factors for this population are unknown, limiting intervention. Here we present a laboratory model to characterize responses of differentiated airway epithelium and neutrophils following respiratory infection. ...

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

Many children do not accumulate sufficient physical activity for good health and development at early childhood education and care (ECEC). This study examined the association between ECEC organizational readiness and implementation fidelity of an ECEC-specific physical activity policy intervention. ...

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

Despite immense benefits of physical activity on health and developmental outcomes, few children achieve recommended daily levels of physical activity. Given more than half of families with children own a dog, we investigated the effect of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to encourage dog-facilitated physical activity through increased family dog walking and children's active play with their dog. ...

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

Early identification and intervention are recognised as important elements of the clinical pathway for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be diagnosed at a different age than children who only have one of these diagnoses. ...

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

This community partnered pilot research, evaluated a school-based program to reduce the behavioral impact of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder ...

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

A systematic review of current evidence using various electronic databases was conducted. Studies were appraised using a recognised clinical appraisal tool. ...

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

Students who expect and experience a positive transition to secondary school are generally well-supported by their peers, school, and family. ...

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