David Trembath

(MENAFN- The Conversation) Head of Autism Research and Senior Principal Research Fellow, The Kids Research Institute Australia Profile Articles Activity

Professor David Trembath is Head of Autism Research and Senior Principal Research Fellow at CliniKids, The Kids Research Institute Australia. His human rights-based research focuses on optimising the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families, through the development and delivery of services and supports that are safe, effective, and desirable to them.

David brings to his work over 25 years as a speech pathologist in clinical, clinical-education, and university settings, and most importantly the insights children and families have shared with him over these years. In recent times, he has co-led the development and update of National Guidelines to support best practice in the delivery of services and supports to autistic people and their families across Australia. He has also co-led the development of the National Framework for assessing children's functional strengths and support needs.

Experience

• 2025–present Professor, The Kids Research Institute Australia
• 2024–2025 Professor, Griffith University
• 2019–2023 Associate Professor, Griffith University
• 2014–2018 NHMRC ECR Fellow, Griffith University
• 2013–2014 Senior Lecturer, Griffith University
• 2010–2013 Postdoctoral research fellow, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University
• 2006–2009 Lecturer, University of Sydney
• 2004–2006 Speech Pathologist and Clinical Educator, University of Sydney
• 2002–2004 Speech Pathologist, Autism Association of New South Wales

Education

• 2010 University of Sydney, PhD
• 2006 University of Sydney, Master of Applied Science (Research)
• 2002 University of Sydney, Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)

Professional Memberships

• Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist

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