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Emerging evidence suggests that observers tend to form less favorable first impressions toward autistic people than toward non-autistic people. These negative impressions may be associated with immediate behavioral responses, as well as long-lasting attitudes toward those being observed that may negatively impact their psychosocial wellbeing. 

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Professor Andrew Whitehouse, the Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research and CliniKids Director, has been appointed Deputy Director (Research) at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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A world-first program for babies with delays in their social and communication skills has been launched in Western Australia, thanks to support from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

CliniKids is the first clinical service of The Kids Research Institute Australia, providing autism therapies and supports for young children.

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Clinical Lead, Occupational Therapy

CliniKids provides therapy support and individualised programs to help children and families to reach their full potential.

The ESDM aims to promote a child’s development across all domains, including language, joint attention, imitation, cognition, play and social skills, and fine and gross motor skills.

At CliniKids, the JASPER approach is for preschool and school-aged children who have differences in play and social communication skills.

Find out how to access services at CliniKids.

Find out about the range of Focused Therapy programs on offer at CliniKids.