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Treat early to protect lungs

Early intervention is being touted as the key to preventing lung damage in children with cystic fibrosis.

Breathe easy

Hope ahead for children with CF, as life expectancy continues to grow thanks to research.

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Rett Syndrome

A severe neurodevelopmental disorder mostly affecting girls.

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Impact for DCD

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Launch of National Autism Guideline

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia, working with the Autism CRC, have led the development of the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia which was launched today.

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Intellectual Disability

About 2 per cent of children are estimated to have an intellectual disability. The cause of the condition is unknown in at least 50 per cent of cases.

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Efficacy of Health Literacy Interventions for Caregivers of Individuals with Neurodevelopmental and Chronic Conditions: A Rapid Review

Caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental and chronic health conditions require health literacy (HL) skills for the long-term management of these conditions. The aim of this rapid review was to investigate the efficacy of HL interventions for these caregivers.

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Eating and drinking abilities and respiratory and oral health in children and young adults with cerebral palsy

To investigate the potential risk factors of respiratory illness (ethnicity, oral health, and eating and drinking ability) in children and young adults with cerebral palsy.

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Making FASD History in the Pilbara: celebrating International FASD Awareness Day

To mark International FASD Awareness Day, The Kids will launch a series of health promotion videos that feature local Aboriginal community members.

Young Minds Matter

Young Minds Matter is the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing.