A5103220583- Family and Disability Support Research
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Disability Education and Employment
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
The Kids Research Institute Australia
2015-2024
The University of Western Australia
2014-2023
Curtin University
2019
Creative Commons
2016
National Health and Medical Research Council
2016
SLE (United Kingdom)
2015
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
2015
RELX Group (Netherlands)
2011
Research Triangle Park Foundation
2008
It is unclear whether the increase in autism over past two decades a real or due to changes diagnosis and ascertainment of spectrum disorders (ASDs), which include autism, Asperger syndrome pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). The aim this study was examine trends ASD time Western Australia (WA) possible effects contribution diagnostic criteria, age at diagnosis, eligibility for service provision based on diagnoses practices.A population-based conducted among...
Background As well as being highly comorbid conditions, autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) share a number of clinically-relevant phenomena. This raises questions about similarities overlap in diagnosis aetiological pathways that may exist for both conditions. Aims To examine maternal conditions perinatal factors children diagnosed with an ASD, or without ID, ID unknown cause, compared unaffected children. Methods The study population comprised all live singleton...
Background Research findings investigating the sociodemographics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been inconsistent and rarely considered presence intellectual disability (ID). Methods We used population data on Western Australian singletons born from 1984 to 1999 (n = 398,353) examine sociodemographic characteristics children diagnosed with ASD or without ID, ID compared non-affected children. Results The profiles for four categories examined, mild-moderate severe varied considerably...
To investigate the prevalence of intellectual disability (ID) and/or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in Western Australia (WA).A cohort children born from 1983 to 2010 WA with an ID ASD were identified using population-based IDEA (Intellectual Disability Exploring Answers) database, which ascertains cases through Services Commission (DSC) as well education sources. Information on race, gender, mother's residence at birth and deaths was obtained linkage Midwives Notification System Mortality...
Abstract Background This study aimed to explore the factors that predict functioning in families with a child Down syndrome using mixed methods design. The quantitative component examined effect of maladaptive and autism‐spectrum behaviours on family while qualitative explored impact having holidays, activities general functioning. Methods Participants this were 224 primary caregivers children aged 4–25 years (57.1% male; 42.9% female) currently residing Western Australia (74.0% metropolitan...
Objective Children with Down syndrome, the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability, are prone to multiple and varied health-related problems. This study describes patterns hospitalisations for children young people syndrome in Western Australia. Methods Birth records were linked Australian population-based Intellectual Disability database identify all born Australia between 1 January, 1983 31 December, 1999. These Hospital Morbidity Data System provide information on up 2004....
Objective To examine the prevalence of medical conditions and use health services among young adults with Down syndrome describe impact these upon their lives. Methods Using questionnaire data collected in 2011 from parents we investigated experienced by children previous 12 months. Univariate, linear logistic regression analyses were performed. Results We found that addition to commonly syndrome, including eye vision problems (affecting 73%), ear hearing 45%), cardiac 25%) respiratory 36%),...
Young people with intellectual disability exhibit substantial and persistent problem behaviours compared their non-disabled peers. The aim of this study was to compare changes in emotional behavioural problems for young without Down syndrome as they transition into adulthood two different Australian cohorts.Emotional were measured over three time points using the Developmental Behaviour Checklist (DBC) those (n = 323 at wave one) another cause 466 one). Outcome scores modelled random effects...
The authors investigated the association between intrauterine growth and intellectual disability (ID). appropriateness of was assessed using percentage optimal birth weight, a measure that accounts for gestational age, maternal height, parity, infant sex. Using population-based record linkage, singleton Caucasian Aboriginal children born in Western Australia 1983-1992 alive 2002 with ID unknown cause (n = 2,625) were compared without 217,252). odds increased less-than-optimal growth. In...
Aim The aim of this study was to examine the association between maternal alcohol use disorder and intellectual disability in children. Method All mothers with an International Classification Diseases (ICD) 9 and/or 10 alcohol‐related diagnosis, a proxy for disorder, recorded on Western Australian health, mental drug data sets were identified through Data Linkage Unit ( n =5614 non‐Aboriginal; =2912 Aboriginal). A comparison cohort without diagnosis frequency matched age within Aboriginal...
Purpose. To describe leisure participation for school-aged children with Down syndrome and to investigate how factors, classified by the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Functioning, Disability Health, influence their participation.Method. Families in Western Australia a child aged 5–18 years were surveyed population-based study (n == 208) 2004.Results. One-third parents reported that had no friends although half two or more friends. Factors affecting number...
Background The transition from school to adulthood for young adults with an intellectual disability involves movement a generally secure and supported environment emerging adult life that may be characterised by wide variation in adoption of roles related employment, independent living, friendships, day activities.Method In this study, we investigated the perspectives 18 mothers either Down syndrome or Rett through qualitative semistructured interviews. International Classification...
Abstract Aim To investigate the relationship between functioning and post‐school day occupation for young adults with D own syndrome. Methods Families of people syndrome ( n = 269) aged 15–30 years in 2009 were recruited from population‐based ‘Needs Opinion Wishes’ database W estern A ustralia. Questionnaires mailed to participating families involved two parts, person characteristics family functioning; 203 returned (75%). Of those who questionnaires, 164 (80.8%) their had left school....
The purposes of this study were to explore what makes for a "good life" from the perspective young adults with Down syndrome and identify barriers facilitators participation.Twelve participated in individual group discussions. Each session began discussions between researcher participant, allowing each express their views own words. Following discussions, participants joined larger facilitated by researchers which allowed collective reflection sharing experiences. Individual recorded on...