Say hi to Ben Carter, lab co-manager and 2017 Honours student! Read on for more info about Ben… Q1) How long have you been involved with the ATP? “I first got involved with the ATP at the start of 2017, assisting with the observational aspect of the study whilst completing my Honours year at Deakin … Continued
This week meet Evelyn Tan, PhD student and ATP lab co-manager. You might have met Evelyn if you’ve visited us with your child for a play session. Read more about Evelyn here: Q1) How long have you been involved with the ATP? “I have been a PhD student with the ATP for 2.5 years, and … Continued
This week we’d like to introduce Jessica Opie, PhD student and ATP lab co-manager. If you’ve visited the ATP at the Royal Children’s Hospital for a Gen3 play session you might have had the pleasure of meeting Jessica in person! Q1) How long have you been involved with the ATP? “I started my PhD with … Continued
Download the 2017 ATP newsletter (PDF) ATP Generation 3 update Thank you to all of our ATP families for your continuing support, and a warm welcome to those who have recently joined the ATP as part of the Gen3 study. We wish you all the best for the upcoming festive season and 2018. We are … Continued
Introducing Shelley Obst, Generation 3 research assistant, interviewer and one of our brightest 2017 Honours students: Q1) How long have you been involved with the ATP? “I commenced my involvement with the ATP earlier this year as an Honours student, and have had the privilege of using data from the ATP for my thesis. I … Continued
ATP Generation 2 participant Anita Bloom, her Generation 1 mother Beth, and Generation 3 daughter Rose were recently featured in the news! In 2020 a separate, Victoria-wide longitudinal study named ‘Generation V’ is going to be launched by the MCRI. Anita and her family were featured in the launch last week to show how successful … Continued
What have we learnt from studies like the ATP that follow thousands of children and their families through their lives? Science journalist Helen Pearson shares some important findings and simple truths about life and good parenting in this TED talk about the longest-running study of human development in the world.
Interpreting statistics on children’s development can be challenging for parents and practitioners alike. In this article from The Conversation, Dr Byrne discusses some of the common errors made when interpreting percentile charts, such as infant growth charts. She says: “I love a chubby baby – but I love a baby who tracks on the … Continued
This week in our Meet the Team series say hello to the lovely Blair Reid, one of our Generation 3 interviewers… Q1) How long have you been involved with the ATP? “I have been involved with the ATP in two separate roles over the last 5 years. I first volunteered on the study in a … Continued
This week meet Annette Hall, our leading interviewer for the Generation 3 study: Q1) How long have you been involved with the ATP? “I started with the ATP 3 ½ years ago, attracted by the opportunity to work in research with children and families, and by the positive reputation of the study.” Q2) What is … Continued
