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Article History

Received: 4 November 2019

Accepted: 13 February 2020

First Online: 1 May 2020

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: The Deakin Child Study Centre (NR, JM, AD, AM, KK and HE) receives philanthropic funding from the Moose Foundation, Ferrero Group Australia as part of its Kinder + Sport pillar of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, MECCA Brands, Wenig Family, Geelong Community Foundation, and Grace & Emilio Foundation; and industry partner funding from the Victorian Department of Education, to conduct research in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders and inclusion. The Deakin Child Study Centre has also previously received scholarship funding from the Australian Football League and industry partner funding from the NDIS.NR was awarded the funding for this program of research that fits within the AllPlay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Football program.NR has received donations from Vic Health and Bus Association Victoria; and previous speaker honorarium from Novartis (2002), Pfizer (2006) and Nutricia (2007); and is a Director of the Amaze Board (Autism Victoria). None of the companies, industry partners or organisational bodies listed above had a role in this research including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; in writing of the manuscript; and /or in the decision to submit the article for publication.KW was a member of the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Party for Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).TM and JC each declares they have no conflict of interest.