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Language and reading impairments are associated with increased prevalence of non-right-handedness

Handedness has been studied for association with language-related disorders because of its link with language hemispheric dominance. No clear pattern has emerged, possibly because of small samples, publication bias, and heterogeneous criteria across studies.

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Devising a Missing Data Rule for a Quality of Life Questionnaire - A Simulation Study

The aim of this study was to devise an evidence-based missing data rule for the Quality of Life Inventory-Disability (QI-Disability) questionnaire specifying how many missing items are permissible for domain and total scores to be calculated using simple imputation.

Creche

Creche services are available for families to use at CliniKids.

Our research

One of the unique aspects of CliniKids is the integration of clinical services with cutting-edge research. Our exceptional team of researchers work in collaboration with our clinicians to give the community access to the world's best evidence-based therapies.

News & Events

Augmentative and alternative communication

In this new blog, Senior Speech Pathologist Marisa Di Lorenzo discusses Augmentative and Alternative Communication and how it supports every individual’s access to the basic right of communication.

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Play time!

In this blog, Therapy Assistant and JASPER Practitioner Storme-Louisa Will offers some tips for promoting authentic and enjoyable play. 

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Neuroaffirming language

The language we use shifts over time and the words we use are important. At CliniKids, we are committed to using language that is neuroaffirming and preferred by the autistic community.

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School transitions

We know that school transitions can be difficult for most children, but even more so for autistic children, who may need some extra support.

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Neurodiverse brains

Neurodiversity awareness is about raising understanding that there are many different ways that people think, learn, process and interact with the world.

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Congratulations Andrew!

Congratulations to CliniKids Director Professor Andrew Whitehouse on his recent nomination for WA's Australian of the Year Award.