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Open AccessThe Well-being and Support Needs of Australian Caregivers of Neurodiverse Children
Caregivers of children with neurodiverse needs are known to experience challenges and hardship due to the increased needs of the child and the lack of support available. This study aimed to explore the support...
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“He Sees his Autism as a Strength, Not a Deficit Now”: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study Investigating the Impact of Strengths-Based Programs on Autistic Adolescents
Recent studies have reported that strengths-based programs, leveraging autistic adolescents’ abilities and interests, could improve their skills and facilitate social engagement. However, little is known about...
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Open AccessReliability, Validity and Acceptability of the PEDI-CAT with ASD Scales for Australian Children and Youth on the Autism Spectrum
The PEDI-CAT (ASD) is used to assess functioning of children and youth on the autism spectrum; however, current psychometric evidence is limited. This study aimed to explore the reliability, validity and accep...
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Open AccessValidating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for Autism in a Sample of Australian School-Aged Children on the Spectrum
Assessing functioning of children on the autism spectrum is necessary to determine the level of support they require to participate in everyday activities across contexts. The International Classification of F...
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Open AccessAustralian Clinicians’ Considerations When Choosing an Assessment of Functioning Tool for Children with Neurodevelopmental Conditions
In the Australian disability context, the assessment of children with neurodevelopmental conditions’ functioning (across all domains) is of increasing importance, particularly since the introduction of the Nat...
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A randomised trial of pharmacist-led discharge prescribing in an Australian geriatric evaluation and management service
Background Prescribing discharge medications is a potential “next step” for pharmacists in Australian hospitals, however, safety must be demonstrated via a randomised controlled study. Objective To determine if a...
