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What is this study? What does it involve? We are looking for parents of children with primary ADHD to help us understand the nature of social difficulties experienced by some children with ADHD. This research may help us develop more effective interventions for children with ADHD to improve long term social and academic outcomes. Parents…
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The CUB Study is recruiting now, through to June 30, 2022 We want to understand how to help parents better understand their baby’s early social and communication abilities. La Trobe University is currently inviting Melbourne-based pregnant women whose baby has a family history of ADHD, autism or intellectual disability. The CUB Study (Communicating and Understanding…
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We are looking for current and former higher education students to complete an online survey that will take approximately 30 minutes. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors contributing to higher education success for neurodivergent students. The study poses minimal risk and likely no direct benefit to current or former higher education students…
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‘14 Best Best Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD’ with Dr Russell Barkley. Date: Thurs 11 March 2021 Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm (includes question time) Where: ONLINE Dr Barkley will be discussing his ‘14 Best Best Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD’ online Thursday, 11th March @ 7pm. As he approaches the end…
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Professor Michael Kohn, Chair of ADHD Australia, spoke about ADHD and separates the symptoms from the diagnosis in his discussion with Channel 7’s The Morning Show’s hosts Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur. Professor Kohn spoke about ADHD, separating the “symptoms from the diagnosis and connects the two [verifying the importance] to speak with their GP…
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From the 1st February 2021 the first long acting ADHD medication will be made available to adults on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Why does ADHD Australia support the announcement. ADHD Australia Limited was established from a need to stand up for, and support, people impacted by ADHD in order to optimise positive outcomes for…
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University of Western Australia – Engaging Parents in Online Interventions for their child’s behaviour problems. Our team at the University of Western Australia is developing a study which aims to better understand Online Interventions for their Child’s Behaviour Problems by Using Action Planning. . Online parenting programs can help support parents to improve their child’s…
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Monash University – Social and cognitive function in ADHD Teens. Our team at Monash University is developing a study which aims to better understand the link between inattention and impulsivity, and social skills in ADHD for teens. The chief investigators of this research project are: Professor Kim Cornish (Director – Turner Institute for Brain and…
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Angira Bharadwaj from the Daily Telegraph speak with Rachel Worsley from Neurodiversity Media about ADHD. Ms Rachel Worsley spoke with Angira Bharadwaj, from the Daily Telegraph, about how she feels that “Australians with ADHD are flying under the medical radar, struggling to find the support they need,” according to new research. The research she mentioned…
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Dr Patrick Concannon (ADHD Australia Board Member) and Ms Manish Amin (mother of a 16 year old with ADHD) spoke about ADHD, the stigma and challenges which people live with everyday which the report highlighted. Dr Concannon spoke about the relevance of the report in highlighting the gaps and priorities which the ADHD community (parents…
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