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Sharing attention for connection, communication and learningIn this new blog, Speech Pathologist Emma Corry looks at the importance of shared attention for connection, communication and learning.
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Maternal immune-related conditions during pregnancy may be a risk factor for neuropsychiatric problems in offspring throughout childhood and adolescenceEmerging research suggests that maternal immune activation (MIA) may be associated with an increased risk of adverse neurodevelopmental and mental health outcomes in offspring. Using data from the Raine Study, we investigated whether MIA during pregnancy was associated with increased behavioral and emotional problems in offspring longitudinally across development.
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Fetal androgen exposure and pragmatic language ability of girls in middle childhoodPrenatal exposure to testosterone has been shown to affect fetal brain maturation as well as postnatal cognition and behavior in animal studies.
At CliniKids, we offer group or individual support for siblings of autistic children.
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The Engage Study: discovering and delighting in your baby - a pilot studyAndrew Desiree Gail Kandice Videos Whitehouse Watch and listen to Andrew Silva Alvares Varcin PhD MBBS, FRACP, MPH, PhD PhD M.Psych (Clinical), PhD
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Unique CliniKids a marriage of research and practiceA unique new model developed by the The Kids autism research team marries cutting-edge research with clinical practice to offer families innovative, evidence-based interventions designed to help kids reach their full potential.
Our team of world-class researchers and exceptional clinicians work in collaboration to provide children access to the very best evidence-based therapies and programs.
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The effect of functioning on Quality of Life Inventory-Disability measured quality of life is not mediated or moderated by parental psychological distressThe measurement of quality of life (QOL) in children with intellectual disability often relies upon proxy report via caregivers. The current study investigated whether caregiver psychological distress mediates or moderates the effects of impairment on their ratings of QOL in children with intellectual disability.