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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. 🌿

13/04/2026

Communication is a fundamental human right. We all deserve to be heard, to be able to participate meaningfully in our community and have a good quality of life.

💡 In this 60 Second Science video, autism researcher Claire Perozzi discusses the recently updated United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Communication Bill of Rights. The Communication Bill of Rights supports advocacy for people with disability to be treated with respect, dignity and freedom to make informed decisions and participate fully.

💚 It’s important that we continue striving and advocating to ensure everyone has a voice, no matter how they communicate. Together, we can work towards valuing all communication and an individual’s ability to make informed choices about their lives.

📖 Read the paper here: https://shorturl.at/QOVLw

Kids Research Institute Australia

Every family’s school holiday rhythm looks different, and routines can shift quickly which can be challenging for autist...
09/04/2026

Every family’s school holiday rhythm looks different, and routines can shift quickly which can be challenging for autistic children.

The school holidays don’t come with a manual… but we’ve got the next best thing! Autistic kids can find holidays stressful due to changes in routine and lack of predictability – this story offers a few extra strategies for families, from choosing the right visuals to creating calm spaces, to help you find what works best for your kids.

You can read the full story here: https://clinikids.thekids.org.au/information-hub/blog/preparing-for-the-holidays/

A globally recognised leader in maternal and child health has been appointed as the next Executive Director of The Kids ...
08/04/2026

A globally recognised leader in maternal and child health has been appointed as the next Executive Director of The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Professor Caroline Homer AO will commence in the role from 20 July, bringing with her to CliniKids and The Kids an international career spanning clinical care, academic research, policy influence and senior leadership.

Currently at the Burnet Institute, Professor Homer serves as Executive Council Member, Deputy Director Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Co-Head of the Global Women and Newborn Health Group. She is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and has chaired the National Health and Medical Research Council since 2021.

Board Chair at The Kids, Naomi Flutter, said Professor Homer brings exceptional leadership and a proven ability to translate research into real-world impact through strong and meaningful partnerships.

We look forward to welcoming Professor Homer to lead the next chapter at The Kids.

Read more about our new Executive Director: https://shorturl.at/VPjpw

02/04/2026

On World Autism Awareness Day, we’re shining a light on leading autism researcher Professor Mirko Uljarević.

Fresh from Stanford University in California, Professor Uljarević has moved to Perth to work with CliniKids at The Kids Research Institute Australia, and The University of Western Australia to improve the diagnosis and clinical supports pathway for autistic children.

His appointment has been made possible thanks to the WA Government’s FHRI Fund and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation.

Learn more about Professor Uljarević’s work 👉 shorturl.at/tvrKC

Congratulations to autism researcher, Professor Mirko Uljarević, who joins The Kids as a Future Health Research and Inno...
27/03/2026

Congratulations to autism researcher, Professor Mirko Uljarević, who joins The Kids as a Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Fellow.

Professor Uljarević, who comes to The Kids and The University of Western Australia from Stanford University in California, is a medically-trained researcher working at the intersection of clinical and big data science to improve outcomes for autistic individuals.

Supported by the State Government and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, this fellowship aims to transform how autism – a neurodevelopmental condition affecting three per cent of Australians – is conceptualised, researched, and clinically supported.

Professor Uljarević’s work will focus on transforming the clinical pathway for autistic children using big data to improve outcomes.

Welcome to The Kids, Professor Uljarević! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Read more 🔗 https://shorturl.at/qM8XZ

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

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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!

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