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An empirically based understanding of the factor structure of the restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRB) domain is a prerequisite for interpreting studies attempting to understand the correlates and mechanisms underpinning RRB and for measurement development. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of RRB factor analytic studies.
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of children's autism characteristics, sensory profiles and feeding difficulties on caregiver-reported impact at mealtimes.
Parenting is a rewarding experience but is not without its challenges. Parents of Autistic children face additional challenges, and as a result can experience lower levels of wellbeing and more mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress). Previous studies have identified concurrent correlates of wellbeing and mental health.
This article describes the development of a Model of Care resource to support youth involved with the justice system where a neurodevelopmental disability such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is suspected. Service staff within the Youth Justice sector were engaged in an iterative process of resource development over a 9-month period.
Shalom Ruggiero is an Occupational Therapist at CliniKids.
Rhianna Kidd is the Marketing and Events Coordinator at CliniKids.
Siu Min is a PhD candidate at The Kids Research Institute Australia and Edith Cowan University. Siu Min is a recipient of 2025/2026 Telethon Trust Fellowship with Child and Adolescent Community Health, for her research in nutrition in young autistic children.
Emily recently completed a two-year postdoc at Stanford University, following their PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Melbourne in 2024.
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist