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Discovery Centre makes science funBudding young scientists can now gain an insight into the world of research thanks to The Kids Research Institute Australia’s newly opened Discovery Centre.
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Mental wellbeing in non-ambulant youth with neuromuscular disorders: What makes the difference?Mental wellbeing was independently associated with academic achievement and perceived family support but not with physical health variables
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Healthy Conversations @ PlaygroupOne in four Australian children aged five years and under are overweight or obese. This program promoted healthful lifestyle behaviours to prevent obesity in children and families attending playgroups.
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Powered standing wheelchairs promote independence, health and community involvement in adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophyThis study used qualitative methods to explore how adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy used a powered wheelchair standing device in their daily lives
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Using syringe infusion pumps Springfusors for the administration of intravenous antibiotics for children with CF at PCH (SIPS-CF)André Schultz MBChB, PhD, FRACP Head, BREATH Team Head, BREATH Team Prof André Schultz is the Head, BREATH Team at The Kids Research Institute
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Epidemiology of gastrostomy insertion for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilityGastrostomy is increasingly used in multiple neurological conditions associated with intellectual disability, with no apparent accessibility barriers
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Investigating falls in adults with intellectual disability living in community settings and their experiences of post-fall care servicesThis study will determine the rate of falls among older adults with ID living in community based settings, which will assist to identify the extent of this problem
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The Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Children of Immigrant and Refugee Parents: Current Knowledge and Directions for Future ResearchWe investigated the literature from 2002 to 2016 describing the risk of ASD, intellectual disability and ADHD in children of refugee and immigrant backgrounds.
Early career researchers across The Kids Research Institute Australia have come together in a serendipitous project that is laying the groundwork for a more informed discussion of the impact of social media on kids and young people.
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Mothers of Children with Autism have Different Rates of Cancer According to the Presence of Intellectual Disability in Their ChildMothers of children with autism without ID had increased risk of cancer, which may relate to common genetic pathways
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The increasing prevalence of reported diagnoses of childhood psychiatric disorders: a descriptive multinational comparisonThe objective of this study is to compare the time trend of reported diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, hyperkinetic disorder, Tourette's syndrome, and...
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Community participation for girls and women living with Rett syndromeThis paper aimed to describe the relationships between level of impairment and participation in community activities for girls and women with Rett syndrome.
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Twenty years of surveillance in Rett syndrome: what does this tell us?This study aimed to describe overall survival and adult health in those with Rett syndrome.
A new website for parents of trans children and young people across Australia is expected to improve family wellbeing and ultimately save lives after launching in May 2023.
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Modifiable child and caregiver factors that influence community participation among children with Down syndromeTo investigate modifiable child and caregiver factors influencing community participation among children with Down syndrome.
In anticipation of moving to our new home within the Perth Children’s Hospital, The Kids would like to thank both the State and Federal governments for fun
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PlaygroupsThe importance of play for a child’s development is irrefutable. Playgroups provide a safe environment for children of similar ages to play and develop prior to starting school.
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Pharmacogenomics in pediatric oncology: Australian adolescent or young adult and caregiver perspectivesPreemptive pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing in pediatric oncology patients could reduce toxicity and improve efficacy of medications yet remains underutilized. Consumer identified implementation barriers have not been extensively explored nor included adolescent or young adult (AYA) patient perspectives. This study describes Australian pediatric oncology consumer perspectives on PGx testing, elucidating barriers to implementation.