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At The Kids Research Institute Australia, our vision is simple - happy healthy kids. We bring together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders who share our mission to improve the health, development and lives of children and young people through excellence in research.
At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we have a dedicated and diverse team of over 1,000 staff, students and honorary researchers.
We are delighted to share that The Kids has successfully completed its Athena SWAN Bronze Action Plan.
Here you'll find a wealth of information and resources to help support your child.
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Diagnosis and the ADOS: The essentials parents and clinicians need to knowIn this blog, you can read about one of the most common tools used in the autism diagnostic process – the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
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Importance of boredomIn this blog, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead (Psychology) Dr Mei’en Lim offers families — both parents and children — advice on how to embrace boredom.
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Sharing attention for connection, communication and learningIn this new blog, Speech Pathologist Emma Corry looks at the importance of shared attention for connection, communication and learning.
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Building the foundations of communicationSenior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug looks at how to build the foundations of communication with your child.
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Preparing for the holidaysIn this blog, Occupational Therapy Lead Marie Rodatz looks at the strategies to support a great school holiday outing for your autistic child.