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CliniKids CliniKids is The Kids Research Institute Australia's first team integrating their world-class research with a clinical service.

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05/06/2026

CliniKids are seeking autistic kids aged 8-12 to take part in a new study! We need the help of children and their caregivers to test the effects of a sensory vest on anxiety.

Who can participate? Children who:
💜 Have a diagnosis of autism
💜 Are aged 8 -12
💜 Experience anxiety and sensory problems

What are we investigating?
💡 Many autistic children have trouble processing sensory information, and this can make it difficult for them to regulate everyday emotions.
💡 Specialised clothing has been developed to help keep the sensory system calm - and we want to know if this may help kids manage anxiety.

Register your expression of interest: https://bit.ly/4newJA0

More info: https://shorturl.at/hvXdg

The study is being led by La Trobe University.

Ethics: LTU HREC HEC25245/UWA HREC 2025/ET000711

Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre | The Kids Research Institute Australia | The University of Western Australia |

CliniKids’ latest autism webinar 💡 'Successful AAC Supports for Neurodivergent Children and Families (Applying Current R...
02/06/2026

CliniKids’ latest autism webinar 💡 'Successful AAC Supports for Neurodivergent Children and Families (Applying Current Research and Best Practice Principles)'

Presented by Lara Goldie, Senior Speech Pathologist at CliniKids, The Kids Research Institute Australia and Mikali Kluver, Speech Pathologist at CliniKids, The Kids Research Institute Australia.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 5-6pm (AWST)
⭐ Register: https://shorturl.at/kdjoH

More info: https://shorturl.at/OcudC

The Kids Research Institute Australia

Hospitals can be overwhelming and unfamiliar places for children and families, particularly if you have a neurodivergent...
26/05/2026

Hospitals can be overwhelming and unfamiliar places for children and families, particularly if you have a neurodivergent child. Tomorrow, Embrace at The Kids Research Institute Australia is hosting a free webinar: Helping Kids Feel Supported and Empowered in Hospital.

🗓️ Wednesday, 27 May
⏰ 10am

If you’re a parent or carer of a child facing a hospital visit, come along to learn how to support your child. We will:
💛 Share our research into trauma-informed care and how it can improve wellbeing and recovery for children and families
💛 Hear from a mother with lived experience supporting her neurodivergent child through ongoing hospital visits

Register: https://shorturl.at/qVP9F

Registrations are now open for CliniKids’ latest autism webinar 💡 'Successful AAC Supports for Neurodivergent Children a...
25/05/2026

Registrations are now open for CliniKids’ latest autism webinar 💡 'Successful AAC Supports for Neurodivergent Children and Families (applying current research and best practice principles)'

Presented by Lara Goldie, Senior Speech Pathologist at CliniKids, The Kids Research Institute Australia and Mikali Kluver, Speech Pathologist at CliniKids, The Kids Research Institute Australia.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 5-6pm (AWST)
⭐ Register: https://shorturl.at/kdjoH

More info: https://shorturl.at/OcudC

The Kids Research Institute Australia

25/05/2026

CliniKids Professor Mirko Uljarevic, based at The Kids Research Institute Australia and The University of Western Australia, has been featured on Nine News discussing his groundbreaking autism research.

Professor Uljarevic’s study will transform clinical practice by ensuring that early supports for autistic and developmentally delayed kids are matched to each unique child’s strengths and needs.

Professor Uljarevic’s work at The Kids is possible thanks to the FHRI Fund and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation.

13/05/2026

Can wearing a sensory vest support anxiety? Help us find out! Many autistic children have trouble processing sensory information, and this can make it difficult for them to regulate everyday emotions.

Specialised clothing has been developed to help keep the sensory system calm. ​We want to know if this may help children manage anxiety.

We need the help of children and their caregivers to test the effects of a sensory vest on anxiety.

Who can participate? Children who:
🔷 Have a diagnosis of autism
🔷 Are aged 8 to 12 years old
🔷 Have anxiety and sensory problems

The study is being led by La Trobe University and includes two trial sites - one in Melbourne and one in Perth.

In this video, Associate Professor Gail Alvares - the chief investigator of the Perth trial - explains what's involved and who is eligible.

Register your expression of interest: https://bit.ly/4newJA0

Ethics: LTU HREC HEC25245/UWA HREC 2025/ET000711

Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre | The Kids Research Institute Australia | The University of Western Australia | | Perth Kids Hub | Kiind

Autism Understanding Month is the perfect time to pause and learn more about why the language we choose matters. 💙 Using...
26/04/2026

Autism Understanding Month is the perfect time to pause and learn more about why the language we choose matters. 💙

Using inclusive language helps create environments where autistic people feel respected, understood, and represented.

🧠 Neurodiversity is the idea that every person has a different brain and a different way of experiencing the world.

♾️ Neurodivergent describes individuals who have a brain that diverges from what is considered the norm.

👥 A neurodiverse group includes people with multiple neurotypes, for example, autistic and non‑autistic people together.

At CliniKids, we’re committed to using neuro-affirming language, words that respect and reflect the preferences of the autistic community.

We’ve created a simple guide to help you learn the terms you may hear and understand the language currently preferred according to our research.

Explore it here: https://clinikids.thekids.org.au/information-hub/resources/neuroaffirming-language-preferences/

Are you a parent of a child aged 0 - 5 years old? You may be eligible to join The Flourishing Child, a study led by ORIG...
23/04/2026

Are you a parent of a child aged 0 - 5 years old? You may be eligible to join The Flourishing Child, a study led by ORIGINS at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Backed by decades of child health research, this study is focused on improving children’s mental health and wellbeing by helping parents and carers build confidence in supporting their child’s early development.

Families may be invited to explore a new ‘Flourishing Check’ and a ‘Pathway Tool’ designed to identify areas where their child needs more support, and connect them with the right resources and local services tailored to their child's needs.

It’s open to parents and primary carers of children aged 0–5 years in the Perth metro area, and families will receive between $20 - $40 e-gift cards at up to four timepoints.

To find out more, visit https://origins.thekids.org.au/be-involved/for-participants/join-a-research-sub-project/the-flourishing-child-recruitment-page/

Talking to your child about their autism diagnosis 💙 It’s natural for humans to seek to understand themselves - and dur...
19/04/2026

Talking to your child about their autism diagnosis 💙

It’s natural for humans to seek to understand themselves - and during Autism Understanding Month, we want to share how valuable it can be for a child to learn about their autism and connect with the autistic community.

A child’s reaction to an autism diagnosis can vary, and what we know from research with autistic teens and adults that disclosure is generally a positive experience.

Here’s what we know:

💙 Start the conversation early

💙 Multiple times, multiple sources – use neuroaffirming books, videos and voices

💙 Link in with the autistic community – connect your child with peers

💙 Be real – acknowledge the challenges

💙 Consider your own feelings – are you equipped to have this conversation?

However you choose to talk to your child, it’s important to use words that help them understand who they are and support them to feel good about themselves.

Up on our site today, CliniKids Speech Pathology Lead Aria May explores how to talk to your child about a recent autism diagnosis. Read here: https://shorturl.at/jNMrt

| The Kids Research Institute Australia

Looking for a relaxed nature-based family adventure? Nature Play WA has some fun outdoor events coming up, including sen...
16/04/2026

Looking for a relaxed nature-based family adventure? Nature Play WA has some fun outdoor events coming up, including sensory nature play to support learning, imagination and connection with the natural world. 🌿

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100 Roberts Road
Subiaco, WA
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