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The association between autism and schizophrenia spectrum disorders: A review of eight alternate models of co-occurrenceUnderstanding how and why these disorders co-occur has important implications for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, as well as for developing fundamental...
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Short report: Relationship between restricted and repetitive behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorder and their parentsRestricted and repetitive behaviours constitute a core symptom domain of autism spectrum disorder
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Perceived gender ratings for high and low scorers on the autism-spectrum quotient consistent with the extreme male brain account of autismThis study tested the 'Extreme Male Brain' theory & androgyny accounts of Autism spectrum disorder.
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Evidence of a reduction over time in the behavioral severity of autistic disorder diagnosesThis study provides the first clear evidence of a reduction over time in the behavioral severity of individuals diagnosed with Autistic Disorder during a period of stability in diagnostic criteria
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Risk and protective factors for the health of primary care-givers of children with autism spectrum disorders or ID: a narrative reviewWe aimed to review original research which described factors impacting the health of primary care-givers of children with Autism or Intellectual Disability
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Parental experiences using the Therapy Outcomes by You (TOBY) application to deliver early intervention to their child with autismParental experience of TOBY was positive when use of the application aligned with parental proficiency, opportunities for use, and importantly, the needs of the child
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Early patterns of functional brain development associated with autism spectrum disorder in tuberous sclerosis complexInfants with Tuberous sclerosis complex demonstrated reduced interhemispheric alpha phase coherence compared to controls at 12 months of age
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Dr Kandice VarcinDr Kandice Varcin is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Autism Research Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia.
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The Kids Research Institute Australia’s CliniKids wins national disability awardCliniKids has won the Excellence in Allied Health category at the inaugural National Disability Awards, announced in Melbourne tonight.
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The Kids researchers named as finalists in 2023 Premier’s Science AwardsFive The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers working across diverse and highly impactful areas of child health research have been named as finalists for the 2023 Premier’s Science Awards.