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What autism looks like in toddlers: VIDEO
The average age of ASD diagnosis is 4 years of age, despite the fact that about half of children with this disorder may be detected by age 14 months.
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Trusting your instincts
How maternal instinct can be a valuable tool for mums when they know something just isn't right with their child.
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Ikea to pay $US50 million over deadly furniture accidents
Ikea has reached a tentative settlement to pay $US50 million ($69 million) to three families whose young children were killed by the Swedish company's furniture.
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For fussy eaters, smoothies can be a fun way to engage in the snack-creation process whilst also incorporating an array of nutrients important for children's development.
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Toddler bitten by coastal taipan to be discharged from hospital
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Popular water parks told to meet swimming pool safety standards
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Queensland researchers in food allergy breakthrough
Townsville scientists join forces in the fight for a food allergy vaccine
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Want healthy kids? Let them play in the mud, feed them allergenic foods - and get a dog
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Superhero toddler and his 'magic legs' inspire story book
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Kids better off with full-fat milk, study finds
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Smartphone app claiming to diagnose asthma and pneumonia trialled in WA
Diagnosing asthma and pneumonia could become as easy as coughing into a phone with Perth researchers trialling a potentially revolutionary app.
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