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Leading autism researcher named The Kids new Deputy Director (Research)

Professor Andrew Whitehouse, the Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research and CliniKids Director, has been appointed Deputy Director (Research) at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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NDIA backs The Kids Research Institute Australia's program to support babies developing differently

A world-first program for babies with delays in their social and communication skills has been launched in Western Australia, thanks to support from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

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Autism researcher a finalist for WA's Australian of the Year

Professor Andrew Whitehouse, who has helped transform clinical support for children on the autism spectrum in Australia, is nominated for WA's 2023 Australian of the Year.

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Autism researcher the youngest-ever Fellow of prestigious academy

Professor Andrew Whitehouse has been inducted as the youngest-ever Fellow to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

Research

Investigating associations between birth order and autism diagnostic phenotypes

Birth order effects have been linked to variability in intelligence, educational attainment and sexual orientation. First- and later-born children have been linked to an increased likelihood of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis, with a smaller body of evidence implicating decreases in cognitive functioning with increased birth order. The present study investigated the potential association between birth order and ASD diagnostic phenotypes in a large and representative population sample.

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity refers to the different ways that people experience and interact with the world around them. Each person’s brain works differently, meaning no two brains are the same.

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Being social (or not!) in play, any way is OK

This is the second blog in our new series about what play is and its importance.

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Cutting nails – Steps to building independence

In this blog, Curtin University Occupational Therapy student Julia Than discusses how to make nail care an important part of a child's self-care routine.

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New clinicians at CliniKids

Welcome to Natalie and Linda who have joined the CliniKids team. The clinicians work between our Subiaco and Joondalup clinics.

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Accolades for Andrew

Professor Andrew Whitehouse was recently inducted as a Fellow to the International Society for Autism Research, making him just the fourth Australian to be bestowed the honour.