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World-class autism scientist joins The Kids Research Institute Australia

A leading autism scientist has relocated to Perth to take up a new appointment at The Kids Research Institute Australia, thanks to a program designed to attract world-class health researchers to Western Australia.

‘It depends entirely on the nature of those supports’: Community perceptions of the appropriateness of early support services for autistic children

We do not know much about what support services people think are okay for young autistic children. This study was a survey of 253 people. We asked autistic adults, parents, and professionals from Australia and New Zealand whether they thought it was okay to provide support services to autistic children. 

Shaping the future of autism care: the need for a precision medicine approach

Andrew Videos Whitehouse Watch and listen to Andrew PhD Deputy Director (Research); Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research at The Kids

School Holiday Workshops

Find out about upcoming school holiday workshops at Scitech.

International Day of Education: AI and Education at The Kids Research Institute

Today, 24 January 2025, is International Day of Education, a global celebration of the power of learning to transform lives. This year’s theme, “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in an Automated World”, underscores the critical role of education in preparing kids for a future increasingly shaped by AI.

35 years

Discover the remarkable human stories behind our breakthroughs
at The Kids.

Cracking Charlotte’s medical mystery through genomic sequencing

Learn how new technology is fast-tracking diagnoses for kids with rare diseases.

Seeing the world through a different lens

Discover how early support is helping kids connect, communicate and thrive.

WA-led research protecting babies from RSV

Jimmy’s battle with RSV reminds us that research can change young lives.

At The Kids, Aboriginal health is everyone’s business

Learn how research with Aboriginal communities is saving young hearts across Australia.