Around half of kids getting neurodevelopmental assessment show signs of mental distress.
Neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affect one in ten people. While the...
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- Feb 23
What to know about getting a neurodevelopmental assessment
Getting an autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental assessment can be difficult, but there are ways you can get the most out of the process.
CAN Research team
- Sep 14, 2022
Employment program supporting autistic adults wins National HR Award
CAN Research's supported workplace program has been awarded the Australian HR Award for Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Program.
CAN Research team
- Aug 11, 2022
CAN Researchers awarded Cerebral Palsy Alliance grants
Three CAN Researchers have been awarded an Emerging Researcher Grant from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
CAN Research team
- May 11, 2022
Frontier: Understanding Social Functioning in Ageing
We're looking for participants for a study investigating the symptoms and progression of brain conditions such as dementia and autism.
CAN Research team
- May 10, 2022
Transitioning to Employment - A Different Brilliant Podcast
Listen to a fantastic discussion on employment for autistic adults, with the excellent Orion Kelly.
CAN Research team
- May 4, 2022
Understanding vocational functioning of autistic employees: the role of disability & mental health
New research finds strong links between workplace outcomes and mental health for autistic employees.
CAN Research team
- May 1, 2022
Demand for specialist preschools after surge in autism diagnoses
An article by The Sydney Morning Herald highlighting the growing demand for specialist preschools to support autistic children.
CAN Research team
- Apr 13, 2022
New treatment addressing irritability by targeting the gut to be trialled in Australia
A new study could help autistic teenagers experiencing high levels of irritability by targeting the gut.
CAN Research team
- Feb 1, 2022
Researchers find correlation between screentime and autism
This Seven News segment emphasises that new research indicating a link between screentime and autism shows a correlation not causation.
CAN Research team
- Jan 25, 2022
‘Unacceptable’ wait to screen children for developmental delays and autism
A discussion about the increasing waitlist durations for child neurodevelopmental assessment in Sydney.
CAN Research team
- Jan 5, 2020
All in The Mind: Facing Fears and Phobias
In this episode of All in The Mind, Adam discusses some of the theories surrounding the development, maintenance and treatment of phobias.
Jessica Wright
- Jun 11, 2019
Beyond the bench: A conversation with Adam Guastella
An entertaining insight into the life and career of Professor Adam Guastella.
CAN Research team
- Feb 27, 2018
Bugs and allergies in pregnancy linked to child developmental conditions, like autism and ADHD
A new study suggests activation of a mother’s immune system during pregnancy may affect fetal brain development.
CAN Research team
- Jan 1, 2018
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We use identity-first language ('autistic person') rather than person-first language ('person with autism') throughout the website.
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