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Fetal androgen exposure and pragmatic language ability of girls in middle childhood:This is the first prospective study to identify an association between early life testosterone exposure and pragmatic language difficulties in girls
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$9M NHMRC funding boost for child health researchThe Kids researchers have been awarded over $9 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding towards child health research including rheumatic heart disease, respiratory infections, and autism spectrum disorder.
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Child Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Co morbidities on Family Stress: Effect of MedicationWe examined the degree of parental and child mental health in a community sample of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and the...
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A systematic review of the thoughts and feelings that are associated with suicidal behaviours in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young peoplesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are custodians of one of the oldest living societies; however, the continued impact of colonisation has led to profound trauma and loss which has spanned generations.
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Children with disabilities 3 times more likely to be maltreated but risk varies by disability typeA new study has found children with disabilities are 3 times more likely to be maltreated compared to other children but that risk varies by type of disability.
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A trauma-focused program for childhood and adolescent dissociationDissociation is the act of separating oneself from reality and is often used by children and young people to disconnect from traumatic experiences.
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Here's to one year at Perth Children's HospitalIt's The Kids Research Institute Australia's first anniversary within Perth Children’s Hospital
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Neonatal complications in public and private patients: A retrospective cohort studyDespite the rates of low Apgar scores being higher in public patients, the rates of special care admission were lower.
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New Home for ORIGINSThe Kids Joondalup will be the new home for the ORIGINS research and data teams
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Characteristics of non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal children and families with substantiated child maltreatmentTo investigate specific child and parental factors associated with increased vulnerability to substantiated child maltreatment.