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Around half of kids getting neurodevelopmental assessment show signs of mental distress.
Neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affect one in ten people. While the...
The Conversation
May 24, 2023

What to know about getting a neurodevelopmental assessment
Getting an autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental assessment can be difficult, but there are ways you can get the most out of the process.
The Conversation
Feb 23, 2023


Employment program supporting autistic adults wins National HR Award
CAN Research's supported workplace program has been awarded the Australian HR Award for Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Program.
CAN Research team
Sep 14, 2022

CAN Researchers awarded Cerebral Palsy Alliance grants
Three CAN Researchers have been awarded an Emerging Researcher Grant from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
CAN Research team
Aug 11, 2022


Frontier: Understanding Social Functioning in Ageing
We're looking for participants for a study investigating the symptoms and progression of brain conditions such as dementia and autism.
CAN Research team
May 11, 2022

Transitioning to Employment - A Different Brilliant Podcast
Listen to a fantastic discussion on employment for autistic adults, with the excellent Orion Kelly.
CAN Research team
May 10, 2022


Understanding vocational functioning of autistic employees: the role of disability & mental health
New research finds strong links between workplace outcomes and mental health for autistic employees.
CAN Research team
May 4, 2022


Demand for specialist preschools after surge in autism diagnoses
An article by The Sydney Morning Herald highlighting the growing demand for specialist preschools to support autistic children.
CAN Research team
May 1, 2022


New treatment addressing irritability by targeting the gut to be trialled in Australia
A new study could help autistic teenagers experiencing high levels of irritability by targeting the gut.
CAN Research team
Apr 13, 2022


Researchers find correlation between screentime and autism
This Seven News segment emphasises that new research indicating a link between screentime and autism shows a correlation not causation.
CAN Research team
Feb 1, 2022


‘Unacceptable’ wait to screen children for developmental delays and autism
A discussion about the increasing waitlist durations for child neurodevelopmental assessment in Sydney.
CAN Research team
Jan 25, 2022


All in The Mind: Facing Fears and Phobias
In this episode of All in The Mind, Adam discusses some of the theories surrounding the development, maintenance and treatment of phobias.
CAN Research team
Jan 5, 2020


Beyond the bench: A conversation with Adam Guastella
An entertaining insight into the life and career of Professor Adam Guastella.
Jessica Wright
Jun 11, 2019

Bugs and allergies in pregnancy linked to child developmental conditions, like autism and ADHD
A new study suggests activation of a mother’s immune system during pregnancy may affect fetal brain development.
CAN Research team
Feb 27, 2018


Language choices
We use identity-first language ('autistic person') rather than person-first language ('person with autism') throughout the website.
CAN Research team
Jan 1, 2018
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