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Trends in pre-existing mental health disorders among parents of infants born in Western Australia from 1990 to 2005From 1990 to 2005, there was an increase in prevalence of parents with a prior history of mental health disorders in WA.
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The NDIS at ten years: designing an equitable scheme for the next decadeJenny Downs BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD Head, Child Disability 08 6319 1763 Jenny.Downs@thekids.org.au Head, Child Disability Areas of research
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Eye Abnormalities in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic ReviewAlthough eye abnormalities are reported in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), no systematic review based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines has been undertaken.
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The Kids Research Institute Australia Open DayFriends and supporters of The Kids Research Institute Australia are invited to join us to celebrate 25 years of making a difference to kids' health at our Open Day.
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Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo PERTHDiscover what's best for you, your pregnancy, baby or child at the Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo - the must see parenting event of the year!
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Using daily routines to support communicationIn this blog, Senior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug and Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May discuss how daily routines can facilitate the development of your child’s communication skills.
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Using visual supportsIn this blog, Senior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug and Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May discuss the use of visual supports.
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Starting or returning to school after the holidaysWe know many autistic children may be more sensitive to transitions so may need some extra supports at this time.
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Coping with COVID-19In this blog, Clinical Psychology Lead Dr Mei’en Lim offers families advice on how to navigate COVID-19 with an autistic child.
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Co-designing a trauma-informed program for parents whose infant has had a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admissionHaving a newborn child admitted into a NICU can be highly traumatic for parents. The compounding effects of the NICU clinical environment, having a seriously ill child, in addition to the inability to care or adequately bond with your child can be extremely distressing.