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CliniKids blog

This series aims to provide some practical and evidence-based ideas to support your child and family.

News & Events

Celebrating our STEM team

To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked our research team to share why they became researchers, how autism became their focus and for their top tip for girls interested in pursuing a STEM career.

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Autism research conference

The CliniKids research team had a busy few days at the annual International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) conference held in Melbourne recently.

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ENVISAGE Term 3 programs

ENVISAGE is a free peer support program specifically designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-8 years with disabilities or developmental concerns. Term 3 dates now released.

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Service availability

Are you tired of being on waitlists to access supports for your family? CliniKids has immediate availability for a number of therapies and programs in clinic (Subiaco and Joondalup) or via telehealth.

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Register your interest for CliniSibs

We are currently taking expressions of interest for CliniSibs in 2024.

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Provisional Psychologists at CliniKids

To meet the growing demand for clinical psychology services, as well as provide education and awareness of autism best practice for clinical psychologists, CliniKids is helping to develop and train the next generation of mental health practitioners.

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Contact us

CliniKids has two clinics - in Subiaco and also in Joondalup.

Research

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.