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Identify and ActMental health problems are the most prevalent and expensive chronic condition affecting children.
Dr Anthony Bosco, Professor Steve Stick, Professor Andrew Whitehouse, Dr Raelene Endersby and Dr Luke Garratt know how fortunate they are to have
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New national tool to help improve FASD diagnosisExpected to shine a light on hidden harm from alcohol use during pregnancy, Australia’s first national FASD diagnostic tool has been developed by the Institute.
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WA researchers awarded $9.7 million for ground-breaking child health studiesWA researchers awarded $9.7 million for ground-breaking child health studies
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Child Development Services: What Matters To You?Listening to children and families about what is important to them when visiting Child Development Services (CDS) can provide valuable insights.
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Parental Experiences of Having a Child Diagnosed With Septo-Optic DysplasiaSepto-optic dysplasia (SOD) is a congenital disorder affecting 1 in 10,000 births, defined by the presence of at least two of a clinical triad, consisting of optic nerve hypoplasia, midline brain defects and pituitary hormone deficiency. Children with SOD may have vision impairment, hormonal deficiencies, developmental disorders, or epilepsy, but the clinical picture is highly variable. The complexity of SOD, its interplay with family factors, and the need for multiple specialty commitments can make the diagnosis period a challenging time for families.
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Telehealth can support families with their goalsIn this blog, Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May looks at telehealth and how it can support children and families with their therapy goals.
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Spatial and temporal variation in type 1 diabetes incidence in Western Australia from 1991 to 2010: Increased risk at higher latitudes and over timeThis study analysed spatial and historical variation in childhood incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) among Western Australia's 36 Health Districts...
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Behavior Change Techniques Involved in Physical Activity Interventions for Children with Chronic Conditions: A Systematic ReviewBehavior change techniques (BCTs) have been extensively used in physical activity interventions for children, however, no systematic reviews have synthesized their effects.
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Influence of maternal and infant technology use and other family factors on infant developmentSteve Desiree Zubrick Silva FASSA, FAAMHS, MSc AM PhD MBBS, FRACP, MPH, PhD Honorary Emeritus Research Fellow Co-Director, ORIGINS 08 6319 1409