News and publications

May 24, 2023

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...

What to know about getting a neurodevelopmental assessment

The Conversation

Feb 23, 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.

Employment program supporting autistic adults wins National HR Award

CAN Research team

Sep 14, 2022

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 Researchers awarded Cerebral Palsy Alliance grants

CAN Research team

Aug 11, 2022

CAN Researchers awarded Cerebral Palsy Alliance grants

Three CAN Researchers have been awarded an Emerging Researcher Grant from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Frontier: Understanding Social Functioning in Ageing

CAN Research team

May 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.

Transitioning to Employment - A Different Brilliant Podcast

CAN Research team

May 10, 2022

Transitioning to Employment - A Different Brilliant Podcast

Listen to a fantastic discussion on employment for autistic adults, with the excellent Orion Kelly.

Understanding vocational functioning of autistic employees: the role of disability & mental health

CAN Research team

May 4, 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.

Demand for specialist preschools after surge in autism diagnoses

CAN Research team

May 1, 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.

New treatment addressing irritability by targeting the gut to be trialled in Australia

CAN Research team

Apr 13, 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.

Researchers find correlation between screentime and autism

CAN Research team

Feb 1, 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.

‘Unacceptable’ wait to screen children for developmental delays and autism

CAN Research team

Jan 25, 2022

‘Unacceptable’ wait to screen children for developmental delays and autism

A discussion about the increasing waitlist durations for child neurodevelopmental assessment in Sydney.

All in The Mind: Facing Fears and Phobias

CAN Research team

Jan 5, 2020

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.

Beyond the bench: A conversation with Adam Guastella

Jessica Wright

Jun 11, 2019

Beyond the bench: A conversation with Adam Guastella

An entertaining insight into the life and career of Professor Adam Guastella.

Bugs and allergies in pregnancy linked to child developmental conditions, like autism and ADHD

CAN Research team

Feb 27, 2018

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

Jan 1, 2018

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