Head of Autism Research; Senior Principal Research Fellow
The emergence of language during the toddler period is one of the most striking accomplishments in young children's development.
Hair segment analyses revealed longer-term increased levels of cortisol in the past 3 months in early mental health problems
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed childhood mental health disorder, affecting about 1 in 20 children. It…
Motor features of autism have long been acknowledged by clinicians, researchers, and community stakeholders. Current DSM-5 and ICD-11 guidelines allo…
Gambling disorder has emerged as a significant public health issue in Australia. Men are more likely than women to gamble and to develop gambling dis…
likely to develop autism or other developmental disorders Children with a biological
ARF is a classical example of an autoimmune syndrome and is of particular immunological interest because it follows a known antecedent infection with…
Pregnancy and birth cohorts have been utilised extensively to investigate the developmental origins of health and disease, particularly in relation t…
International comparisons were conducted of preschool children's behavioral and emotional problems as reported on the Child Behavior Checklist for Ag…