We are currently researching into
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition affecting around 1 in 68 children in New Zealand; about 14,000 children. An estimated $2billion per year is spent on the health of NZ children and adults with ASD.
Funding Amount:
$390,706.00
In Progress Research
No research currently in progress
But our researchers are hard at work!
Recently Completed Research
Genetic diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in the Minds for Minds and Growing up in New Zealand cohorts
Dr Jessie Jacobsen University of Auckland In 2017, Cure Kids collaborated on a joint, contestable funding round with The National Science Challenge, A Better Start. The aim of the partnership was to fund high-quality, mission-led research focused on child and youth well-being, specifically in the areas of childhood obesity, early literacy and learning, mental health problems, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).…
Using children’s eye movements to diagnose, characterise and treat autism spectrum disorder
Professor Steven Dakin University of Auckland What is the problem and who does it affect? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition affecting around 1 in 68 children in New Zealand; about 14,000 children. An estimated $2billion per year is spent on the health of NZ children and adults with ASD. ASD is often associated with cognitive, language and…