Improving outcomes for children with common developmental conditions: identifying risk and protective factors and developing targeted interventions

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and language impairment (LI) are both highly prevalent and associated with mental health difficulties. This research will investigate 1) risk factors for poor versus better mental health, academic and social outcomes in children with ADHD and LI and 2) the development and piloting of interventions targeting these factors. This research will indicate avenues for new methods of intervention and prevention for children with ADHD and LI.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $307,946.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Mental Health

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | child | developmental outcomes | intervention | language impairment | mental health | prevention | protective factors | risk factors