Research opportunities

Help test the KiwiASQ

Researchers from Starship Child Health are looking for children and their whānau, living in Auckland, to test the KiwiASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire).

The questionnaire, which closes in June, asks about developmental skills that parents in Aotearoa New Zealand value. There is a behaviour and emotions section so that these important skills for young children are identified and understood.

Researchers want to make sure it is easy to use and understand, appropriate and acceptable to all communities, and identifies the children and caregivers who need additional support.

This is your chance to explore your child’s speech, development, and behaviour with a team of child development experts.

The KiwiASQ will be completed online and has colourful examples of activities children do. Participants will then spend a morning at a university or community clinic, watching their child play games-based assessments and giving feedback.

Participants will get a summary of their child’s speech, development, hearing and behaviour, a koha, and a book for their child.

Parking will be available, and transport arranged if needed.

For more information: 

Email: kiwiASQ@adhb.govt.nz
Go to: www.kiwiASQ.com

Transition to adulthood

Eleni Patsakos is a PhD candidate at the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto. 

The thesis project is looking at improving the transition to adulthood for youth diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi.
Researchers are looking to get the perspective of youth aged between 12-17 diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi, and their parents, on their experiences and expectations during this transition process.
They also want to know what compassionate care means to you. 

This work will inform the development of a compassionate virtual peer navigation program for youth with Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi.

They are currently recruiting youth, their parents and individuals with knowledge of healthcare transitions.

For more information, email: eleni.patsakos@uhn.ca

Exploring Parental Perspectives: CMV Screening and Diagnosis in New Zealand through the Lens of Families

Do you have a child diagnosed with Cytomegalovirius or CMV?

The University of Auckland is recruiting families of children affected by CMV to participate in a student research project. This important work will provide information about what families want and need to know at the time of their child’s diagnosis, and later as they continue their journey with CMV.

Requirements: 

• 18 years old ~
• Has a child diagnosed with a confirmed diagnosis of CMV in New Zealand
• Fluent in English

What it involves: 

• An interview at The Hearing House or via Zoom as you prefer, lasting no more than 2 hours (estimated to be around 1-hour)
• You will be asked about your feelings/experiences with your child’s diagnosis of CMV in New Zealand
• You will be reimbursed for your participation with a $30 supermarket voucher and a copy of the transcript of the interview (if you wish)

More information: 

Anna Choi (student researcher) ycho940@aucklanduni.ac.nz