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CliniKids is a not-for-profit centre integrating world-class research with a clinical service for children with developmental delay and/or an autism diagnosis, and their families. It is the first of its kind for autism in Australia.
CliniKids provides therapy support and individualised programs to help children and families to reach their full potential.
One of the unique aspects of CliniKids is the integration of clinical services with cutting-edge research. Our exceptional team of researchers work in collaboration with our clinicians to give the community access to the world's best evidence-based therapies.
Here you'll find a wealth of information and resources to help support your child on the autism spectrum.
Do you have a child on the autism spectrum who has motor difficulties?
Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) therapy encourages individuals to be involved in their own goal setting and to develop cognitive strategies to help them achieve tasks of everyday living such as handwriting or ball skills.
This study is a randomised controlled trial that will assess the effectiveness of the CO-OP therapy for developing motor skills for children on the autism spectrum.
Who can take part? Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder:
Recruitment has now closed. For more information on the study, please contact:
Phone: 6319 1266
Email: clinikids.research@telethonkids.org.au
For more information about the study, click here.