Understanding disability

 
Often the first question asked by any family of a child with a disability is why did this happen?
At the Institute, it’s our focus too.  Through genetic analyses and comprehensive databases, we are gathering evidence on a range of rare and more common conditions.
Our concern is also to understand how those conditions impact on the lives of the children and their families.  By building the big picture comes ways to prevent disability and to improve outcomes for the children who are living with the challenges that it presents.
 
 
We are looking at the rare disorder Rett syndrome, collecting unique information from families throughout Australia and the world. Read more>>

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a preventable condition yet little is known about the prevalence of it in Australia. Read more>>

We're looking at the second most common birth defect in Western Australia. It's called hypospadias and affects one in every 118 West Australian boys each year. Read more>>

The Institute maintains the WA Autism Register which serves as a primary resource to researchers, clinicians and service providers, giving knowledge of the diagnostic patterns of these complex disorders.  Read more>>
 
Our Intellectual Disability Exploring Answers (IDEA) database enables research into the causes and prevention of intellectual disability.  Read more>>
Last updated 12 June 2009