A5090524255- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Sleep and related disorders
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Writing and Handwriting Education
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Disability Education and Employment
- Williams Syndrome Research
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Monash University
2011-2024
Deakin University
2013-2022
Objective: Sleep problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and ADHD impact adversely on child parent well-being. The study evaluated the efficacy of a brief behavioral sleep intervention comorbid ADHD–ASD. Method: A subsample ADHD–ASD ( n = 61; 5-13 years; 89% male) participating Sleeping Sound With were included current investigation. comprised 28 randomized to group, while 33 usual clinical care. consisted two consultations follow-up phone call covering hygiene...
The relationship of motor proficiency with emotional/behavioural disturbance, autistic symptoms and communication disturbance was investigated in children diagnosed autism Asperger’s disorder (AD). Movement Assessment Battery for Children used as a measure impairment, the Developmental Behavioural Checklist following groups: AD (n = 22), high functioning (HFA) 23), LFA 8) typically developing 20). HFA group had more difficulty items, such ball skills balance, than did group. There were...
Motor impairments have been found to be a significant clinical feature associated with autism and Asperger's disorder (AD) in addition core symptoms of communication social cognition deficits. deficits high-functioning (HFA) AD may differentiate these disorders, particularly respect the role cerebellum motor functioning. Current neuroimaging behavioral evidence suggests greater disruption HFA than AD. Investigations ocular functioning previously used populations assess integrity cerebellar...
Objective: To examine (a) physical and daily functioning in children with ADHD autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared alone (b) whether decreased quality of life (QoL) is associated increased emotional behavioral problems ADHD-ASD. Method: Cross-sectional study comprising 392 confirmed (ADHD-ASD, n = 93; alone, 299) recruited from 21 pediatric practices Victoria, Australia. Data were collected via parent teacher surveys. Key measures included the Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)...
Gait abnormalities are frequently reported in autism. The empirical literature, however, is characterized by inconsistent findings concerning which aspects of gait affected. We conducted a meta‐analysis to summarize study that examined temporal and spatial (i.e., two‐dimensional) parameters pediatric adult samples comprising individuals with autism healthy controls. After searching electronic databases, total 18 studies were identified included this review. Results from the meta‐analyses...
Objective: Children with ADHD–combined type (ADHD-CT) display fine and gross motor problems, often expressed as handwriting difficulties. This study aimed to kinematically characterize the of children ADHD using a cursive letter l’s task. Method: In all, 28 boys (7-12 years), 14 ADHD-CT typically developing (TD), without developmental coordination disorder (DCD) or comorbid autism, wrote series four graphics tablet stylus. Results: had more inconsistent writing size than did TD controls....
Objective: This study (a) compared behavioral sleep problems in children with comorbid ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) those (b) examined child/family factors associated problems. Method: Cross-sectional comparison of 392 a confirmed diagnosis (ADHD+ASD, n=93, ADHD, n=299) recruited from 21 peadiatric practises Victoria, Australia. Data were collected parents. Key measures included the Child Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ). Results: Children + ASD experienced similar levels types...
Background Behavioural sleep problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, evidence for the efficacy of behavioural interventions is limited. This study examined a brief intervention autistic children. It was hypothesised that would reduce overall child (primary outcome), addition to improvements children’s social, emotional, cognitive, academic functioning, and quality life, parent/caregivers’ stress, mental health (secondary outcomes). Methods A randomised...
ObjectivesThere is no medical test for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a heterogeneous condition currently defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM‐5) by dysfunction social, communication, behavioural dimensions. There agreement literature that motor profile ASD may hold key to improving clinical diagnostic definition, with DSM‐5 now referring deficits, including "odd gait" (p. 55), as part description. This review describes history impairment...
Abstract The interactions between sleep problems, autism symptoms and emotional behavioural difficulties were explored using network analysis in 240 autistic children (mean age: 8.8 years, range 5–13 years) with moderate to severe problems. Findings revealed a highly connected interpretable network, three separate clusters identified of the modelled variables. Depression, anxiety most central variables network. restricted repetitive stereotyped patterns behaviours (RRBs) strongest bridging...
Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate motor performance in children with ADHD using a size-scaling handwriting task. Method: In all, 14 male and typically developing (TD) (age 7-15) wrote 10-mm 40-mm cursive letter “ l.” Results: Children were unable maintain their writing accurately at 40 mm, falling short by several millimeters; this not evident TD children. also had slightly faster more fluent than Conclusion: It concluded that have difficulties scaling movement larger...
Organised Physical Activity (OPA) is an important contributor to physical, social and emotional health wellbeing, however young people with disabilities are participating at lower rates than their peers without disabilities. This study aimed (1) compare facilitators barriers OPA for who currently do not participate in and, (2) assess whether groups differed the type of internal external assets they reported. Parents 218 (41% a primary diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorder) diverse...
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) participate at lower rates in their community (Simpson, Adams, Bruck & Keen, 2019), and caregivers experience higher levels of stress, comparison to families typically developing (TD) children (Keenan et al., 2016). The social model disability positions the environment as central issue when disabilities are unable (Shakespeare Watson, 2002), yet little is known about relationship between poor support, reduced participation ASD, caregiver stress....
Abstract Background Children with disabilities often engage in less than the recommended amount of daily physical activity (PA). Classroom-based PA breaks are a favourable method promoting for children. However, evaluations these programs specialist schools scarce, even research into their feasibility and acceptability. This may hinder effective implementation program scalability. pilot study investigated acceptability implementing classroom-based break Australian school classrooms, using...
Sleep problems are a characteristic feature of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 40% to 80% experiencing sleep difficulties. have been found pervasive impact on child's socio-emotional functioning, as well parents' psychological functioning. The Sleeping Sound ASD project aims evaluate the efficacy brief behavioural intervention in reducing children's fully powered randomised controlled trial (RCT). Intervention child and family functioning is also assessed.The RCT recruit 234...