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The effect of functioning on Quality of Life Inventory-Disability measured quality of life is not mediated or moderated by parental psychological distress

The measurement of quality of life (QOL) in children with intellectual disability often relies upon proxy report via caregivers. The current study investigated whether caregiver psychological distress mediates or moderates the effects of impairment on their ratings of QOL in children with intellectual disability.

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The unmet clinical needs of children with developmental coordination disorder

The aim of this study was to understand the challenges experienced by families obtaining a diagnosis and therapy for developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Parents of 435 children aged 4-18 years with persistent motor difficulties consistent with a diagnosis of DCD completed an online survey. Diagnostic timeline and diagnostic label/s received were examined, along with therapies accessed.

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Frangipani Family Day

Frangipani Family Day is an opportunity for CliniKids to celebrate the families we engage with through our clinical services and research.

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Supporting autistic children guideline - short course

CliniKids has partnered with Autism CRC to deliver an online self-paced short course which explores the Recommendations included within the National Guideline for supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia.

Support for families

Our team is comprised of well experienced clinicians who can support your child and family.

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Bathtime can mean more than just getting clean!

In this new blog, Speech Pathology Lead Aria May explains how bathtime is a great opportunity to support social communication with your child.

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Mental health seminar

Here you will find follow up information from our autism seminar on mental health and autism.

Our services

CliniKids provides therapy support and individualised programs to help children and families to reach their full potential.

CliniKids

CliniKids is the first clinical service of The Kids Research Institute Australia, providing autism therapies and supports for young children.