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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...

CAN Researchers awarded Cerebral Palsy Alliance grants

Three CAN Researchers have been awarded an Emerging Researcher Grant from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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