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

CliniKids provides evidence-based autism therapies and supports for young children and their families. CliniKids page House Rules

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Are you a carer who would like to cultivate more self-compassion? CliniKids invites you to a free online workshop: Self-...
20/03/2026

Are you a carer who would like to cultivate more self-compassion? CliniKids invites you to a free online workshop: Self-Compassion for Carers 💛

Choose from two dates:
Tuesday March 24, 12pm-1pm AWST | 3pm-4pm AEDT
OR
Thursday March 26, 7pm-8pm AWST | 10pm-11pm AEDT

LEARN:
💛 What self-compassion is
💛 Why self-compassion is important for carers
💛 How it benefits mental and physical health
💛 Simple self-compassion practices

The workshop will be hosted by Professor Ru Ying Cai. Ru is a researcher at Autism Spectrum Australia and the University of Melbourne who is focused on improving the mental health of autistic individuals and their families. She teaches evidence-based self-compassion strategies to help individuals and groups manage stress and build resilience.

Register to attend: https://shorturl.at/WCAWF

| The Kids Research Institute Australia

Do your kids want to be scientists for a day? CliniKids invites you to Family Frangipani Day - a free community event fo...
20/03/2026

Do your kids want to be scientists for a day? CliniKids invites you to Family Frangipani Day - a free community event for neurodivergent children (0-8 years) and their families - next Saturday, 28 March.

🔎 Science experiments
🔎 Sensory-friendly activities
🔎 Nature play activation by Nature Play WA
🔎 Face painting
🔎 Giant bubbles
🔎 Craft chill-out zone
🔎 Fenced playground
🔎 Sausage sizzle (or bring a picnic)

Saturday, 28 March | 10am-1pm | Holyrood Park, West Leederville

Numbers are capped to ensure it's a relaxing event for families, so register to attend: https://shorturl.at/EafJZ

The Kids Research Institute Australia |

19/03/2026

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the idea that all brains are different. Neurodiversity awareness is about promoting understanding that there are many different ways that people think, learn, process and interact with the world. It reminds us that differences are to be embraced, celebrated and supported in ways each individual wants to be supported.

We created this video, Neurodiverse Brains, to explain neurodiversity in a simple, fun way - great for supporting kids and families to learn about these important ideas!

Registrations are open for CliniKids’ latest autism webinar 💡 Professor David Trembath (Head of Autism Research, Senior ...
12/03/2026

Registrations are open for CliniKids’ latest autism webinar 💡 Professor David Trembath (Head of Autism Research, Senior Principal Research Fellow, CliniKids) and Dr Rachelle Wicks (Research Fellow, CliniKids) will discuss Assessing Children's Functional Strengths and Support Needs.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, March 17
⏰ Time: 5-6pm (AWST)
⭐Register: https://shorturl.at/Wrfvc

Dr Wicks and Professor Trembath will discuss what assessing children’s functional strengths and support needs, as outlined in the National Framework, can look like in real life. This may support parents considering what’s important for professionals to know about their child to develop a holistic, individualised understanding.

This webinar is designed for parents and family members but will be relevant to professionals who work with autistic children and their families.

Register to receive the live webinar link, Q&A access and the recording: https://shorturl.at/Wrfvc

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

The Kids Research Institute Australia

We are excited to share a free upcoming online workshop, Self-Compassion Workshop for Carers, presented by Professor Ru ...
12/03/2026

We are excited to share a free upcoming online workshop, Self-Compassion Workshop for Carers, presented by Professor Ru Ying Cai.

LEARN:
💛 What self-compassion is
💛 Why self-compassion is important for carers
💛 How it benefits mental and physical health
💛 Simple self-compassion practices

Ru is a researcher at Autism Spectrum Australia and the University of Melbourne who is focused on improving the mental health of autistic individuals and their families. She teaches evidence-based self-compassion strategies to help individuals and groups manage stress and build resilience.

🗓️ Choose from one of two sessions:
Tuesday March 24, 12pm-1pm AWST | 3pm-4pm AEDT
OR
Thursday March 26, 7pm-8pm AWST | 10pm-11pm AEDT

Register: https://shorturl.at/WCAWF

| Kids Research Institute Australia

We’re celebrating neurodiversity today at the Celebrating Different Minds event at Perth Children’s Hospital. There will...
10/03/2026

We’re celebrating neurodiversity today at the Celebrating Different Minds event at Perth Children’s Hospital.

There will be resources for parents and carers, health professional-hosted discussions, stalls, arts and crafts for kids and more. The CliniKids team are hosting a stall, and we’d love you to come by and say hello!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 11 March

⏰ Time: 10.00am -12.30pm

📍 Location: Perth Children’s Hospital – Level 5 Auditorium and Break out Area

This event runs in the lead-up to next week’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week, an initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions around neurological differences and celebrates the unique strengths of neurodivergent people.

If you’d like to attend today’s event, please register here: https://shorturl.at/O0IEK

Perth Children's Hospital and Health Service |

Many autistic people and families face challenges when using services such as healthcare, transport, education and commu...
03/03/2026

Many autistic people and families face challenges when using services such as healthcare, transport, education and community activities. At the moment, there is no national information that shows how common these challenges are, or how they affect wellbeing.

A new study led by the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) is exploring the accessibility of services and places for autistic people in Australia. This research aims to inform future policies, services and practices so everyday environments better support autistic people and their families.

You are welcome to take part in this research if you:
• are an autistic adult (formally or self-identified), or
• are a parent or caregiver of an Autistic person (of any age)
• live in Australia.

📋 Participants will complete an anonymous 10–30-minute online survey about your experiences with services and community settings in the past 12 months.
💛 As a thank you, we will donate $2AUD to your choice of four charities when you complete the survey.

Complete the survey: https://griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efxVyoBUNSd1FI2

Please be mindful of confidentiality when commenting or sharing. This project has been reviewed by the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (Ref: 2025/950)

| Griffith University | The Kids Research Institute Australia | The University of Western Australia | Aspect - Autism Spectrum Australia

02/03/2026

Have you heard of autistic burnout? Many autistic people report a sense of profound fatigue. Now, new research uncovers more understanding around what autistic burnout feels like, and what causes it.

💡 Here, autism researcher Dr Jack Brett discusses the recent study, which reviewed 48 studies with 4,000 autistic people – and highlights that autistic burnout is not a personal failure, it’s a systemic issue.

📖 Read the paper here: https://shorturl.at/8z34H

The Kids Research Institute Australia

Welcome to our new registrar clinical psychologist, Sophie! ⭐Sophie Naumovski completed a Master of Clinical Psychology ...
27/02/2026

Welcome to our new registrar clinical psychologist, Sophie! ⭐

Sophie Naumovski completed a Master of Clinical Psychology from Charles Darwin University and comes with experience working with neurodiversity across the lifespan.

She has a strong interest in working with people who identify as neurodivergent or LGBTQIA+.

Sophie has experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, including positive behaviour support, in both education and private practice settings. She is passionate about early intervention and holistic, client-centred care.

Sophie is currently taking on new clients. To enquire: https://shorturl.at/Dm6CG

The Kids Research Institute Australia |

🚀 Research Opportunity Researchers from the University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia ar...
26/02/2026

🚀 Research Opportunity
Researchers from the University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia are looking for families to help inform psychological research.

💡 What’s the Purpose of this Research?
We want to further understand the social preferences of autistic children by exploring how they feel about moving with others.

📋 What’s Involved?
We’ve designed a short survey, but we need your help to make sure it is clear and accessible! If you’re interested, you and your child will be invited to the University of Western Australia to give feedback on our survey.

❔ Who Can Participate?
Autistic children aged between 7 and 16 years (and their parents).

For more information or to register your interest, please email matthew.mcqueen@research.uwa.edu.au.

To complete the eligibility questionnaire: https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2slUiaP01D6Uflk

Come join us at Family Frangipani Day 🌼- a free community event for young neurodivergent children and their families - o...
23/02/2026

Come join us at Family Frangipani Day 🌼- a free community event for young neurodivergent children and their families - on March 28.

Designed to be fun, safe and relaxing for families, the event includes:
🌼 Sensory-friendly activities
🌼 Science experiments, face painting, giant bubbles, and craft chill-out zone
🌼 Fenced playground
🌼 Sausage sizzle and light refreshments (or bring a picnic)

Attendee numbers are capped, so please register: https://shorturl.at/EafJZ

The Kids Research Institute Australia |

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100 Roberts Road
Subiaco, WA
6008

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Telethon Kids Institute's Autism team page House Rules Thanks for visiting our page. We encourage you to leave comments, photos, videos, and links here. However, we will review all comments and will remove any that are inappropriate or offensive. We will leave what you share that relates to the subjects covered on this Page. Please understand that comments posted to this Page do not represent the opinions of the Telethon Kids Institute. The Telethon Kids Institute expects that users will not post any materials that fall into any of the following categories: Offensive or violent language Hateful or discriminatory comments regarding race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or political beliefs Links or comments containing sexually explicit content material Violations of copyright or intellectual property rights Spam, link baiting or files containing viruses that could damage the operation of other people's computers or mobile devices Attacks on specific groups or any comments meant to harass, threaten or abuse an individual Commercial solicitations of any kind