News – Page 11 – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre

Imitation Difficulties Among Children with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Social Motivation or Motor-Execution Problem?

OTARC honours student, Lacey Chetcuti, describes her research where she asked preschool Autistic children and 20 children without developmental difficulties to imitate a simple and a more complex action demonstrated on an Apple® iPad® by either a socially engaging and a neutral model.

mdenham December 11, 2015

A woman gently cradles a child in her arms, showcasing a tender moment of care and affection

Family wellbeing Health and wellbeing Study summary

Wellbeing in mothers after their child’s recent autism diagnosis

Honours student, Jackie Maya, asked mothers to complete questionnaires evaluating their levels of stress, anxiety and depression and the coping strategy types they use.

mdenham March 26, 2015

A sleepy little girl sitting near a bowl of cereal, at a table

Autism and sleep Study summary

Investigating behavioural, gastrointestinal, sleep and diet

By OTARC Master of Clinical Psychology candidate, Stephanie Mertins and Emeritus Professor Amanda Richdale

Parents of children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism) often report more child behavioural, gastrointestinal and sleep difficulties than do parents of non-autistic children.

mdenham March 26, 2015

Family wellbeing Health and wellbeing Study summary

How does having an Autistic sibling affect toddlers?

Discover why ensuring families have access to early, family-focused supports is so important, as toddler siblings of Autistic children may be more vulnerable to emotional and behavioural challenges in the early years.

mdenham September 24, 2014

Autism supports Study summary Supports and practices for daily living

Children with early signs of Autism receive supports in their first year of life

What happens when children with early signs of autism receive supports in their first year?

otarc September 23, 2014

Study summary

Mapping Diagnoses in Australia

OTARC PhD Research Candidate Cathy Bent used data from the national Helping Children with Autism Package to examine the age of diagnosis of 15,000 children aged under 7 years.

otarc August 13, 2014

Autism supports Study summary Supports and practices for daily living

Translating evidence-based supports into effective childcare programs for young Autistic children – yes we can!

There is increasing evidence that intensive implementation of educational programs can be efficacious in improving outcomes in young Autistic children. Study summary.

otarc June 30, 2014

An adult resting their chin on clasped hands before a vibrant cityscape, reflecting a moment of contemplation

Family wellbeing Health and wellbeing Study summary

The emotional life of Autistic people

How do Autistic individuals perceive and engage with the social world? This blog post explores groundbreaking research using eye-tracking technology and a conversation with a 12-year-old Autistic boy named Ludwig. Discover how autism influences social understanding and why simple interactions, like a guessing game, reveal deeper insights into the unique ways Autistic individuals process social information.

mdenham June 26, 2014

Autism and sleep Health and wellbeing Study summary

The Influence of Bedding and Sleep Hygiene Factors on Sleep in Children Aged 2-5 Years

Late last year 96 primary caregivers of 101 children aged 2 to 5 years (average age 4 years) participated in an anonymous survey titled ‘Bedding, Diet and Sleep in Children aged 2 to 5 Years’. The survey was funded by Australian Wool Innovation. The following is a summary of the main findings.

mdenham June 11, 2013