In this chapter, we describe the life course approach and explain key concepts and principles. We also review variations in life course theory across…
The transition to motherhood can be challenging, especially for first-time mothers, and can accompany maternal distress. Social support—such as that…
It is known that the bacterial gut microbiome is altered in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but far less is known about the role of eukaryotic micr…
Early supports to enhance social development in children with autism are widely promoted. While oxytocin has a crucial role in mammalian social devel…
School bullying is a public health concern affecting the physical and mental health of children and young people. While school-based interventions to…
Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission disrupted respiratory virus seasonality. We examined the unusual return of…
To evaluate the effects of a physical activity programme on sedentary behaviour and physical activity in ambulant individuals with Rett syndrome.
In this chapter we present the research questions motivating the book and outline key themes and issues guiding the chapters. We provide a broad over…
The Centre includes researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia’s Diabetes Research Team and the Diabetes Service at the Perth Children’s Ho…
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease that results from the immune system attacking the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. Unlike typ…