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CliniKids is committed to involving consumers and the community in all aspects of our research and service delivery. One way we do this is by providing the opportunity for consumers and community members to contribute through our community reference groups.

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How much is the right amount of therapy?

In this blog, CliniKids Director Professor Andrew Whitehouse and Research Development Manager Sarah Pillar explore one of the most common questions when it comes to support for autistic children - how much is the right amount of therapy?

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Dressing - Steps to building independence

In this blog, Occupational Therapist Tarryn Culverhouse provides some tips to help your child increase their independence in dressing.

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Following your child's interest

In this blog, Senior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug and Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May share tips on following your child's interest.

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Reading between the lines: making book sharing fun

In this blog, Speech Pathologist Genevieve Wilmot discusses the many benefits of book sharing and how it can promote connection and social and communication development.

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What is SCERTS?

In this blog, Senior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug and Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May discuss the model SCERTS and how it can support your child's communication level.

TOTS Study

Learn more about the TOTS Study at CliniKids

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World Autism Day: Championing inclusion through research, resources, and support

Today, on World Autism Day, we embrace the theme Celebrating Differences, recognising the unique strengths, perspectives, and contributions of autistic individuals.

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The Kids welcomes support for autistic students

The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the recommendations to come out of the State Government’s inquiry into support for autistic children and young people in schools, released last week.

Research

Investigating Parental Observations of Early Autism Development in Simplex and Multiplex Families

Past research has highlighted the importance of early identification of developmental differences to improve targeted access to early interventions or supports. As such, it is of particular importance in the context of children at elevated likelihood of autism (such as where an older sibling has a diagnosis of autism), to better understand when and which early concerns are important as predictors of which children will benefit from pre-diagnostic supports.