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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed childhood mental health disorder, affecting about 1 in 20 children. It can impact their behaviour, learning and social skills.
Despite major advances in science in recent years, many Australians still don't understand the magnitude and importance of early years development to a child's life journey.
Discover more about some of the broad topics and areas of research that The Kids Research Institute Australia are involved in.
It's normal for children and teenagers to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, however childhood depression is more than just feeling sad.
Convenient, readily available and helping create a close and loving bond between baby and mother, breastfeeding is highly regarded for optimising infant health and preventing chronic disease in adulthood.
A dramatic rise in food allergies over the past 20 years had Australian medical professionals scratching their heads, with three in every ten babies born each year developing food-related allergy or eczema.
Thanks to 30 years of support from the WA community, The Kids Research Institute Australia is home to some of the world’s best researchers.
Here’s what we know so far about the impact of COVID-19 on children.
With the number of COVID-19 infections in Western Australia continuing to grow – including confirmed cases in children – The Kids Research Institute Australia understands that our community is growing increasingly worried.
The Kids Research Institute Australia answers all of your questions about vaccines and children