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While the Autism Collaborative may promote or share information about research projects conducted by other organisations, such promotion does not constitute an endorsement or representation of those organisations, their views, or their work.
The Autism Collaborative is not responsible for the content, conduct, or outcomes of such studies. Our role is limited to facilitating awareness of opportunities that may be of interest to the community.
Please contact the respective organisations for more information about their research programs.
If you have participated in any of these research projects and would like to share your feedback, or if your organisation wishes to have a research project listed, please reach out to us at imh.autism.research@nhghealth.com.sg.
Our organization reserves the right to remove any research project listed without any prior notice.
KKH 2nd Developmental Paediatrics Conference 2026
On behalf of KKH, the Autism Collaborative cordially invites you to attend the 2nd Developmental Paediatrics Conference 2026, organised by the Department of Child Development (DCD), KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).
The conference will be held from 14 to 16 July 2026 at the Academia, Singapore General Hospital.
The theme of this year’s conference, “From awareness to action: Fostering
resilience and positive mental health in children and families,” highlights
the importance of supporting the mental health and well‑being of children
with developmental needs, as well as their families and caregivers. It
also underscores the value of close collaboration between practitioners,
families, and the community to build resilience and promote positive mental
health.
The three‑day programme will begin with pre‑conference workshops on 14
July 2026, designed for selected community partners working with vulnerable
children and families, as well as caregivers who may be experiencing mental
health challenges. This will be followed by the main conference on 15 and
16 July 2026, bringing together a diverse group of local and international
experts, including doctors, allied health professionals, early intervention
specialists and educators, to share knowledge, research findings, and best
practices.
Building on the success of their inaugural Developmental Paediatrics Conference
in March 2024, which attracted over 350 participants from Singapore and
the region, they anticipate an even broader and more diverse audience in
2026. They are privileged to host a distinguished lineup of internationally
and locally renowned speakers, with expertise spanning paediatric and adult
mental health, developmental care, and family‑centred practice. The conference
will also showcase ongoing research and developments in developmental paediatrics,
providing valuable insights that will contribute to advancing clinical
practice and improving outcomes for children and their families.
We invite you to submit an abstract and contribute to the scientific programme
by sharing your work, ideas and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration.
We would be delighted to have you join us for this meaningful event and
look forward to your participation.
The deadline for the abstract submission is 14th March, 2026.
To submit your abstract: scan the QR code in the poster or use this link.
To register for the conference: scan the QR code in the poster or use this link.
Systematic Review on Autistic Meltdowns, Shutdowns and Overwhelm
Systematic Review on Autistic Meltdowns, Shutdowns and Overwhelm
A researcher from IMH is conducting a systematic review to better understand autistic meltdowns, shutdowns, and overwhelm. To ensure that their work reflects real experiences and perspectives, they are looking for 1-2 eligible individuals to join their research team to help with the interpretation and contextualisation of findings.
They are looking for:
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Researchers or clinicians that are over the age of 18
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English-speaking
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Have an autism diagnosis or self-identify as autistic and have experienced meltdowns or shutdowns.
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Parents or caregivers of autistic children are also welcome.
If interested, please reach out to: Arunika Pillay at arunika.pillay@nhghealth.com.sg (Email) or +65 98552344 (Whatsapp).