Developing digital tool for autism families
Western Australian Health funding supports development of new mental health digital tool for autism families: A co-designed digital tool to…
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Autism: Younger self-awareness leads to better quality of life
People who learn they are autistic when they are younger may have a heightened quality of life and sense of…
Researchers discover new neurodevelopmental disorder
Australian researchers have discovered a new neurodevelopmental disorder after uncovering its link to a tumor suppressor gene. The international research…
Synchronising brain waves key to how and why we pay attention
Synchronising brain waves key to how and why we pay attention: New findings from researchers at the University of Melbourne…
Mental healthcare recovery plan
Mental healthcare recovery plan to tackle second pandemic: Responding to NHS England's proposed new standards for mental health services, Sean…
New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders
New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment. A newly developed test…
Why children may be off their food after Covid
Why children may be off their food after Covid: More and more children could be turning into 'fussy eaters' after…
Mitochondria: An energy explanation for autism
Almost every human cell teems with a potpourri of tiny powerhouses: mitochondria. Up to thousands of them. These organelles use…
Flipping the gut microbiome–autism link on its head
Flipping the gut microbiome–autism link on its head: A new Australian collaborative Autism CRC study, led by Mater Research and…
Glioblastoma and autism
Glioblastoma and Autism: In accordance with the blueprint contained in our DNA, human cells produce proteins that perform specific functions.…
How sound alters sense of touch
How sound alters sense of touch: New research suggests our brains process different sensory inputs more like a symphony, combining…
Awards shortlist for project supporting learning disability nursing students
A social media community project set up to encourage and inspire learning disability nursing students, and help them to maintain…