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Autistic children demonstrate an increased likelihood of self-injurious behaviours (SIB). To support autistic individuals who exhibit SIB and understand the factors that contribute to SIB, we examined several child and family characteristics associated with the severity of SIB.
This study aimed to identify guiding principles to underpin assessment and diagnosis of autism to improve the quality, consistency and accuracy of services provided to individuals and their families. An online survey and focus groups were used to capture community perspectives of members of the Australian autistic and autism communities.
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.
Discover how early support is helping kids connect, communicate and thrive.
Discover the remarkable human stories behind our breakthroughs at The Kids.
Learn how new technology is fast-tracking diagnoses for kids with rare diseases.
Jimmy’s battle with RSV reminds us that research can change young lives.
Learn how research with Aboriginal communities is saving young hearts across Australia.
See how a new comprehensive cancer centre is helping more children survive and thrive.
Last week, The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrated a remarkable milestone – 35 years of bold ideas, groundbreaking research, and the people who find answers to the big questions about better health outcomes for children and families.