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Prescriptions and use of medications to treat mental health conditions in young autistic populations are inconsistent worldwide. This makes it hard to compare findings from international studies to the Australian autistic population, where there are limited relevant studies. Apart from risperidone, there are no other medications specified for direct use in autistic persons. This study aims to gain initial broad understanding of the use of medications, commonly prescribed for mental health conditions, specifically by autistics under the age of 21 years.
A study by The Kids has found children with a parent who has gone to prison are significantly more likely to have poor development outcomes.
The need for a WA Youth Health Policy has been evident for years. Now, with The Kids Research Institute Australia helping to drive the project, it is coming to fruition.
All parents want their children to be happy. But in our rapidly changing modern world what does that actually mean? Prof. Stephen Zubrick provides his top tips.
Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention
High dietary glycaemic carbohydrate, as measured by the dietary glycaemic index and glycaemic load has been associated with increased risk of the metabolic synd
Over the past decade we have seen declining rates in child engagement in physical activity with escalating health problems ensuing.
HPV prevalence in Canberra high school students: significance for vaccination strategies and adolescent health.
We conducted a noninferiority immunogenicity study to bridge the efficacy findings in young women to preadolescent and adolescent girls and boys...
To explore how those with a physical illness in childhood are managing in relationships across childhood to young adulthood.