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Investigating the impact of autistic children's feeding difficulties on caregivers

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of children's autism characteristics, sensory profiles and feeding difficulties on caregiver-reported impact at mealtimes.

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Harmonized Phenotypes for Anxiety, Depression, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

In multi-cohort consortia, the problem often arises that a phenotype is measured using different questionnaires. This study aimed to harmonize scores based on the Child Behaviour Check List (CBCL) and the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for anxiety/depression and ADHD.

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The effect of oxytocin nasal spray on social interaction in young children with autism: a randomized clinical trial

Early supports to enhance social development in children with autism are widely promoted. While oxytocin has a crucial role in mammalian social development, its potential role as a medication to enhance social development in humans remains unclear.

People

Olivia Rowland

Olivia Rowland OR Registrar Clinical Psychologist Olivia is a  Registrar Clinical Psychologist with an interest in working with and supporting

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Katie Johnson

Katie is an Occupational Therapist with six years of clinical experience supporting clients and their families in community-based disability services.

News & Events

Serve and return interactions

Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May looks at serve and return interactions to promote connection and communication with your child. Serve and

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New faces

Welcome to the team Clinical Psychologist Registrar Shane Lay and Operations Manager Pip Comiskey, who has replaced Leah Meehan while she is on parental leave.

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Client survey results

In March we emailed all active clients a survey. The purpose of the survey was to understand how you see our service; understand what was important to you; find out what you would change, and see how likely you were to recommend or refer us.

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Inklings at CliniKids

Inklings is a new program for babies aged 6-18 months who are showing early differences in their social interaction and communication development.

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Joondalup clinic update

Our new Joondalup clinic opened in late September and has been firing on all cylinders ever since. CliniKids Joondalup has welcomed about 40 new families into the service since opening, with approximately 52 therapy and research appointments scheduled weekly onsite.