By studying the behavioural and cognitive changes that occur early in a child’s life, ORIGINS researchers aim to understand the factors that contribute to their capacity to deal with the challenges of kindy and school, as well as the potential adversity presented by neurodivergence.
Areas covered by this research domain are:
- Adaptive functioning (including self care and managing daily tasks), and executive functioning (including planning, problem solving, and regulating impulses)
- Communication and language
- Literacy and numeracy
- Neurodivergence (including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia)
Active
Kindy Readiness Project
Reviewing the development and wellbeing of children, prior to them commencing kindergarten
School Readiness Project
Investigating school readiness in ORIGINS' five-year-olds
The CUB Study
Communicating with and Understanding your Baby
Completed
The TALK Study
Testosterone and Language in Kids