Child Neuropsychology
Child Neuropsychology is the MCRI arm of the Australian Centre for Child Neuropsychology Studies and aims to understand the effects of brain injury during pregnancy and childhood. Enhancing the quality of life for children and families with brain injury and developmental disorders is a key focus of our group. We seek to develop and evaluate intervention programs that will enhance clinical practice and maximise medical, educational and psychosocial outcomes.
Research Overview
Child Neuropsychology aims to understand brain behaviour relationships within a developmental context through the development and implementation of innovative and multi-disciplinary research initiatives.
Research conducted by the group has contributed to knowledge about outcomes following brain damage (eg. head injury, stroke, tumours) and conditions influencing brain function and development (eg. ADHD). Our research is designed to assist in the identification of children at risk for serious intellectual, educational and social problems resulting from early brain insult and the development and evaluation of interventions for treating these areas.
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