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Little is known about parent preferences regarding delivery methods of early interventions. This research examined, through parent report, the current and preferred delivery methods of seven common educational early interventions accessed by New Zealand children with autism spectrum disorder.

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Reading and writing are crucial life skills but roughly one in ten children are affected by dyslexia, which can persist into adulthood. Family studies of dyslexia suggest heritability up to 70%, yet few convincing genetic markers have been found.

One of the unique aspects of CliniKids is the integration of clinical services with cutting-edge research. Our exceptional team of researchers work in collaboration with our clinicians to give the community access to the world's best evidence-based therapies.

Ten years of dedicated research investigating the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine paid off 20 times over in 2019, after its inclusion on the National Immunisation Program saw a significant decrease in children being diagnosed with the deadly disease.

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Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) cover a range of methods used to help couples with fertility problems achieve pregnancy, including in-vitro fertilisation (IVF).

Despite major advances in science in recent years, many Australians still don't understand the magnitude and importance of early years development to a child's life journey.

World-first findings from the collaborative REACT study – a joint project between The Kids, PCH, UWA and Curtin University – have led to the asthma medication Ventolin being routinely given to paediatric patients before tonsillectomy surgery to prevent respiratory complications.

Discover more about some of the broad topics and areas of research that The Kids Research Institute Australia are involved in.

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