The developing hippocampus is particularly sensitive to early environmental influences, including during pregnancy. This longitudinal neuroimaging st…
While parenting self-efficacy and broader autism phenotype (BAP) have been linked to caregiver depression, anxiety and stress at specific points in t…
This study aimed to identify guiding principles to underpin assessment and diagnosis of autism to improve the quality, consistency and accuracy of se…
Thyroid hormones affect neurological development and function, but detailed studies of thyroid hormones and metabolites in autism are lacking. The ob…
Early life nutrition is associated with child behaviour; however, the interplay with genetic vulnerability is understudied. We hypothesised that psyc…
The autistic and autism communities have identified improving the quality of life and well-being of autistic people as a key priority. Despite this,…
The visual representation of Teen Talk study findings
In 2024–2025, we listened to 40 siblings from across Australia share their experiences of family life and social connection. Most had a brother or si…
Autistic children demonstrate an increased likelihood of self-injurious behaviours (SIB). To support autistic individuals who exhibit SIB and underst…
CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by early onset seizures combined with complex healthcare needs an…