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Parent-child interaction and developmental outcomes in children with typical and elevated likelihood of autism

Early parent-child interactions have a critical impact on the developmental outcomes of the child. It has been reported that infants with a family history of autism and their parents may engage in different patterns of behaviours during interaction compared to those without a family history of autism. This study investigated the association of parent-child interactions with child developmental outcomes of those with typical and elevated likelihood of autism.

Language and reading impairments are associated with increased prevalence of non-right-handedness

Handedness has been studied for association with language-related disorders because of its link with language hemispheric dominance. No clear pattern has emerged, possibly because of small samples, publication bias, and heterogeneous criteria across studies.

History of OT in Australia

In this blog, Curtin University Occupational Therapy students Julia Walker and Mandy Bull delve into the history of Occupational Therapy in Australia.

Augmentative and alternative communication

In this new blog, Senior Speech Pathologist Marisa Di Lorenzo discusses Augmentative and Alternative Communication and how it supports every individual’s access to the basic right of communication.

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.

Unpacking PACT - a program supporting child communication

In this new blog, Senior Speech Pathologist and PACT therapist/trainer Sally Grauaug discusses the benefits of PACT, how it works and how clinicians become certified PACT therapists.

Play time!

In this blog, Therapy Assistant and JASPER Practitioner Storme-Louisa Will offers some tips for promoting authentic and enjoyable play. 

Healthy and happy toileting

In this blog, Occupational Therapist Ally Raphael offers tips for successful toilet training.  

Telehealth can support families with their goals

In this blog, Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May looks at telehealth and how it can support children and families with their therapy goals.

ABC Radio Perth DRIVE interview with Andrew Whitehouse

Professor Andrew Whitehouse recently spoke with ABC Perth’s Geoff Hutchison and Andrea Burns, Postgraduate Broadcasting Academic at ECU, for their ‘What Just Happened?’ segment which involves sitting down with a prominent Perth figure to get a sense of their life story and what matters most to them.