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August 27, 2025

What’s the best way to support autistic kids with mild to moderate delay?

David Trembath, The Kids Research Institute Australia; Andrew Whitehouse, The University of Western Australia, and Kandice Varcin, The Kids Research Institute Australia

Autistic kids need love, to learn through everyday activities and strong connections with family, culture and community. Here’s what’s best practice to support them.

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November 17, 2020

We examined the research evidence on 111 autism early intervention approaches. Here’s what we found

David Trembath, Griffith University; Andrew Whitehouse, The University of Western Australia; Hannah Waddington, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, and Kandice Varcin, Griffith University

Our landmark new report examined the evidence (or lack thereof) behind certain interventions, but applying it to individual children and families requires a tailored approach.

The theory is that if therapies are started early enough, it might be possible to alter the trajectory of autism. Shutterstock

July 16, 2019

Treating suspected autism at 12 months of age improves children’s language skills

Andrew Whitehouse, The University of Western Australia; Kandice Varcin, The Kids Research Institute Australia, and Kristelle Hudry, La Trobe University

Children with autism don’t usually begin therapy until they’re given a diagnosis, which rarely occurs before the age of two. But new research shows there’s benefit to starting early.

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What’s the best way to support autistic kids with mild to moderate delay?

We examined the research evidence on 111 autism early intervention approaches. Here’s what we found

Treating suspected autism at 12 months of age improves children’s language skills

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