CliniKids

Do everyday scenarios like after-school plans changing, visiting a new playground or attending a birthday party trigger anxiety for your child? It’s common for autistic kids to feel anxious when faced with uncertainty.

At CliniKids, we offer a therapy called CUES – short for Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations - for parents of autistic kids.

This evidence-based parent coaching program is facilitated by a CliniKids clinical psychologist and uses a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach. You’ll emerge feeling empowered to support your child in everyday situations.

We still have some places available in our next CUES group:
⏰Mondays, 9.30am-11.30am
🗓️ 7 September – 26 October
📍Online via Telehealth

Designed for caregivers of kids aged 4–9 with an autism diagnosis, who experience anxiety related to uncertainty.

Express your interest: https://shorturl.at/km9aR

Kids Research Institute Australia |

Is your child struggling to attend school? You're not alone.

There is still time to register for CliniKids’ latest FREE autism webinar 💡'Understanding School Refusal/School Can't and How to Help' (Applying Current Research and Best Practice Principles)’ 💡

Presented by Dr Mei'en Lim, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Dr Jack Brett, Clinical Neuropsychologist & Research Fellow at CliniKids.

📅Thursday 27th August 2026
🕒5-6pm (AWST) | 8-9pm (AEDT)
⭐Register: https://shorturl.at/Mhbz5

This webinar will cover the following:
✍️What is school can't and the impact of schooling?
✍️How to identify early signs?
✍️What are the reasons for school can't?
✍️What are the challenges families and teachers run into?
✍️How do we support children to engage with schooling?
✍️How educators and caregivers can support each other
✍️Q&A session

The Kids Research Institute Australia

Could your family mornings run a little more smoothly? ☀️

Getting out the door, brushing teeth, getting dressed or managing everyday routines can feel overwhelming at times.

Our Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) program pairs parents and caregivers of autistic or developmentally delayed kids with an experienced occupational therapist .

Together, you'll:
✨ Set goals that matter to you
✨ Build confidence in supporting your child
✨ Find solutions that fit your family's routines
✨ Learn skills that continue long after coaching ends

Suitable for parents and caregivers of children aged 0–9, with or without a diagnosis, who are looking for extra support with everyday participation and family life.

📍 Available in Subiaco, Joondalup or via telehealth.

Learn more about Occupational Performance Coaching and how it could support your family: https://tinyurl.com/5y53jbye

| | The Kids Research Institute Australia

How can autistic children be better supported?

If you are:
✅An autistic person (16 years+) who is self-identified or diagnosed
✅A parent, caregiver or family member of an autistic child
✅A practitioner or researcher working with young autistic children
✅Live in Australia or New Zealand

Our friends at the Victoria University of Wellington, invite you to take part in an important research survey.

Your experiences and perspectives will help researchers better understand the ways autistic children can be supported, helping to inform future research and practice.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, please follow this link to access the survey:
https://tinyurl.com/3tmkf74s

This research has been approved by the Victoria University of Wellington Human Ethics Committee [Approval Number HE040327].

| |

Navigating a child’s autism diagnosis? You're not alone.

An autism diagnosis can bring a mix of emotions and questions. Every family's journey is different, but you don't have to navigate it alone.
❓What happens next?
❓Where do we start?

In our webinar, Navigating an Autism Diagnosis, Professor Andrew Whitehouse shares practical, evidence-based guidance on seeking support early, understanding the diagnosis journey, and knowing what steps you can take next.

✨ Key Takeaways ✨
• Don’t wait - seek advice early if you have concerns about your child's development.
• There is no ‘right’ way to respond to an autism diagnosis – every family's journey is unique.
• Support can begin before a formal diagnosis.

🎥To read more of Andrew’s expert tips covered in our Navigating an Autism Diagnosis webinar head to - https://tinyurl.com/49atdntd

| | The Kids Research Institute Australia

Registrations are now open for CliniKids’ latest autism webinar:
💡 'Understanding school refusal/school can't and how to help' (Applying Current Research and Best Practice Principles)’ 💡

Presented by Dr Mei'En Lim, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Dr Jack Brett, Clinical Neuropsychologist & Research Fellow at CliniKids.

🗓️ Thursday 27th August 2026
🕔 5-6pm (AWST)
⭐ Register: https://shorturl.at/Mhbz5

This webinar will cover the following:
▪️ What is school can't and the impact of schooling?
▪️ How to identify early signs?
▪️ What are the reasons for school can't?
▪️ What are the challenges families and teachers run into?
▪️ How do we support children to engage with schooling?
▪️ How educators and caregivers can support each other
▪️ Q&A session

The Kids Research Institute Australia

Has your child recently been diagnosed as autistic? Empower-Autism is an online group program for parents and carers of children recently diagnosed as autistic.

We're pleased to share that we have a limited number of fully subsidised places available, at no cost for our upcoming Empower-Autism program:

🗓️ Wednesdays, starting 5 August
⏰ 12.30pm-2.00pm AWST | 2.30pm-4.00pm AEST

💛 Join a community of parents navigating the post-diagnostic period
💛 Psychoeducation to help you understand the diagnosis
💛 Learn strategies for navigating everyday situations with your child
💛 Receive support for your own wellbeing as a parent

More info and register: https://shorturl.at/Vaela

Kids Research Institute Australia

Empower-Autism program Empower-Autism is an online support program for parents and carers of children recently diagnosed as autistic.

Every child deserves support that recognises their unique strengths.

Expand your professional skills with our new online learning opportunity. This new self-paced course introduces the National Framework for assessing children’s functional strengths and support needs in Australia, providing professionals with practical, evidence-based skills to better understand children’s strengths, participation and support needs.

Perfect for professionals working with children aged 0–12 years, including those supporting children with developmental delay, neurodevelopmental conditions (including autism) and acquired disability.

This course is relevant for professionals working in this space including speech pathologists, educational or clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, teachers, early childhood educators and others. Whether you work in health, education, disability or community services, you’ll leave with practical strategies you can apply immediately.

📋Self-paced online learning
📋Approximately 3 hours
📋$150 + GST

Ready to grow your knowledge and strengthen your practice?

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/3m86puxb

| | The Kids Research Institute Australia