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Parent-child interaction and developmental outcomes in children with typical and elevated likelihood of autismEarly parent-child interactions have a critical impact on the developmental outcomes of the child. It has been reported that infants with a family history of autism and their parents may engage in different patterns of behaviours during interaction compared to those without a family history of autism. This study investigated the association of parent-child interactions with child developmental outcomes of those with typical and elevated likelihood of autism.
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Young children's use of blue spaces and the impact on their health, development and environmental awareness: A qualitative study from parents' perspectivesThis study examined how families with young children access and use different types of blue spaces and the health and development benefits, and potential negative effects.
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Mental Health Literacy for Supporting Children: A Systematic Review of Teacher and Parent/Carer Knowledge and Recognition of Mental Health Problems in ChildhoodThe level of mental health literacy (MHL) in adults who work with or care for children is likely to influence the timeliness and adequacy of support that children receive for mental health problems.
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Lao People's Democratic Republic – Early Childhood Education Project : snapshot two – child health and nutritionThis snapshot highlights that child under nutrition is a serious public health issue in Northern Laos PDR
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Community Development Coordinator Role Consultation: Consultation ReportThis report will outline the theory and evidence base for Community Development and Community Engagement, report on consultation activities and findings
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Higher maternal protectiveness is associated with higher odds of child overweight and obesity: A longitudinal Australian studyUsing data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, this study aimed to examine the longitudinal relationships between maternal protectiveness and...
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The AEDI: From Research to PolicyHere we summarise some recent research using the AEDI data and show how the Fraser Mustard Centre is using such research to help inform policy-makers.
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The role of nutrition in children's neurocognitive development, from pregnancy through childhoodThis review examines the current evidence for a possible connection between nutritional intake (including micronutrients and whole diet) and neurocognitive...
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Social support helps protects against depressed mood in adolescenceThe goals of the current study were to identify different trajectories of sadness from Grade 6 to 9 in Australian school students, and to explore the role that social support from school, teachers, friends and families play in supporting students’ mental health.
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Early Years Partnership budget boost welcomedThe Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed today’s announcement by the Cook Government and Minderoo Foundation of a $34.6 million boost for the Early Years Partnership to achieve better outcomes for children.