Research Development Manager, Telethon Kids Institute
Sarah Pillar is the Research Development Manager at CliniKids, at the Telethon Kids Institute. Her role revolves around the intersection between clinical and research work - getting research into clinical practice, and shaping clinical questions into research projects. Sarah is a Speech Pathologist by background and she developed a passion for supporting autistic children and their families through working directly with families in metropolitan and country WA. Sarah has been involved in a number of research projects at the Telethon Kids Institute, including CliniKids breakthrough research into pre-emptive intervention for infants, which supports the development of social-communication skills prior to the child receiving a diagnosis. Sarah was also a member of the team that developed Australia's first National Guideline for Supporting Autistic Children in Australia.
Autism and ADHD assessment waits are up to 2 years' long. What can families do in the meantime?
Apr 13, 2023 15:11 pm UTC| Health
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