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Once upon a time it was infectious diseases like polio, measles or tuberculosis that most worried parents. With these threats now largely under control, parents face a new challenge – sky-rocketing rates of non-infectious diseases such as asthma, allergies and autism.

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Motor features of autism have long been acknowledged by clinicians, researchers, and community stakeholders. Current DSM-5 and ICD-11 guidelines allow clinicians to assign a co-occurring diagnosis of developmental [motor] coordination disorder for autistic individuals with significant motor problems.

The research of the Translational Genetics team is focussed on providing molecular analysis of genetic variants (gene mutations), to better inform the early and accurate diagnosis of children living with genetic and rare diseases.

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Studies in Europe show exposure of pregnant women to high levels of microbial products stimulate immune function maturation in their offspring

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The study aims to identify the mechanism for this so that this knowledge can be used to better treat asthma and allergies in both males and females.

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This project investigates how cells of the immune system respond to substances to cause allergies to help develop new treatments.

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More help will be available for people bereaved by suicide as the result of two initiatives launched in Perth today.

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A landmark new report on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children

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This project aims to inform harm prevention and minimisation strategies by investigating outcomes and points for early intervention in young people with alcohol-related harm. Researchers will also compare outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth.

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The Young Minds Matter survey has shown mental health services should be overhauled to ensure they are tailor-made to meet the needs of a new generation.

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There are many factors that contribute to the poor physical health of people with severe mental illness (SMI), including lifestyle factors and medication side e

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To determine whether children who have child maltreatment allegation or substantiation have a higher rate of general hospital admissions and injury related admi

We aim to ensure that high quality outcome measures are available to evaluate treatments and services for children with disability rigorously. We aim to translate our research into resources to support families, carers and clinicians.

AuStralian Collaboration to Enhance Neuro-Development

Our Child Physical Activity, Health and Development team focuses on improving children’s physical activity levels, health and development. We work to uncover the best environments, policies and programs to facilitate physically active lifestyles for lifelong health and wellbeing.

Staff Vincent Mancini – Senior Research Officer Yi-Huey Lim – Research Officer Juliet Brook – Research Assistant Karina Prentice – Research Assistant

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New year, new teachers, new classroom, new peers- it's no wonder that plenty of little kids (and parents) feel nervous as the first day of school approaches.

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An increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children of immigrant backgrounds has been observed

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Mini‐commentaries on what they considered to be the current gaps in research on autism spectrum disorder

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Strictly defined cases of social (pragmatic) communication disorder and specific language impairment can be distinguished from autism spectrum disorder