Kandice Varcin
Senior Research Fellow
kandice.varcin@thekids.org.au
Dr Kandice Varcin is a Senior Research Fellow within CliniKids.
Her research spans experimental research, clinical trials and policy-relevant applied research in the field of autism. Her work predominantly focuses on supporting young children and their families. She is particularly interested in the evaluation and translation of evidence-based therapies and supports for autistic children and their families. Her research aims to bridge the research-to-practice gap, so that children and families can more readily access supports that they want and that are likely to benefit them.
Dr Varcin has specialist training and expertise in developmental and diagnostic assessments for very young children. Dr Varcin was involved in the development of Australia’s first National Practice Guideline for supporting autistic children and their families.
Education and Qualifications
B.Psychology (Hons) - University of New South Wales, Sydney
Master of Clinical Psychology - University of New South Wales, Sydney
PhD - University of New South Wales, Sydney
Awards/Honours
2022 - Emerging Leader, Telethon Kids Institute
2017-2018 - Postgraduate Scholarship, Telethon Kids Institute
2016 - Overseas Travel Award, University of Western Australia
2016 - School of Paediatrics and Child Health Award, University of Western Australia
2015-2017 - Stan and Jean Perron Top-Up Scholarship, Telethon Kids Institute
2014-2017 - Safety-Net Top-Up Scholarship, The University of Western Australia
2014-2017 - Australian Postgraduate Award, The University of Western Australia