Autistic kids sleep study a world first
At the age of eight, Chase Mazurek has rarely had a good night’s sleep. He has autism and ADHD and has trouble falling asleep, wakes in the night and gets
Flinders University researchers buoyed by $472,908 in CRF Grants for new projects in 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: FLINDERS UNIVERSITY The latest round of $1.5 million in funding will take “children’s research to new heights,” says CRF Executive Director Greg Ward, also announcing the 45-year-old foundation’s
Artificial intelligence for reducing radiation exposure and cancer risk in children
Chief Investigator: Dr Minh-So To Funding Amount : $100,000 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used for diagnostic imaging. CT is preferred for visualising
Family and domestic violence in migrant and refugee communities – amplifying children’s voices and empowering communities in South Australia
Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Anna Ziersch Funding Amount : $99,978 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Exposure to family and domestic violence (FDV) has negative mental health and developmental impacts for children that extend
Evaluation of the Autism Detection in Early Childhood–Virtual (ADEC-V)
Chief Investigator: Professor Robyn Young Funding Amount : $85,319 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Although signs of autism emerge in infancy, children often do not receive a diagnosis until much later, with an Autistic children are often prescribed medication, including for sleep conditions such as insomnia. But is this leading to overmedication?
New Flinders University research supported by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation is working on an advanced study to assess a non-drug treatment for insomnia in autistic children. “We are
Equipping young people to protect themselves against eating disorders.
The 17th Healthy Development Adelaide Oration presented by Professor Tracey Wade. Wednesday 18 August5:45pm – 7:30pmNapier lecture theatre (102), Napier Building, 1st floor University of Adelaide (North Tce campus), Adelaide, SA Professor Tracey
New fellowship for Flinders medical researcher
Investigating the long-term effects of medication use during pregnancy has led Flinders University researcher Associate Professor Luke Grzeskowiak from the College of Medicine and Public Health to be awarded a