A5015085034- Family and Disability Support Research
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Infant Health and Development
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Child Therapy and Development
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Family Support in Illness
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Sleep and related disorders
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
The University of Queensland
2016-2025
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
2016-2025
University of Pisa
2022
Griffith University
2022
Australian e-Health Research Centre
2022
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
2022
Fondazione Stella Maris
2022
United Cerebral Palsy
2010-2020
Parenting Research Centre
2013-2015
Northwestern University
2015
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood physical disability. Early intervention for children younger than 2 years with or at risk of CP critical. Now that an evidence-based guideline early accurate diagnosis exists, there a need to summarize effective, CP-specific and conduct new trials harness plasticity improve function increase participation. Our recommendations apply primarily high CP, aged 0 years.To systematically review best available evidence about interventions across 9...
Objective To examine the effects of Stepping Stones Triple P (SSTP) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) on child functioning, quality life, parental adjustment. Method 67 parents (97.0% mothers) children (64.2% male; mean age 5.3 ± 3.0 years) with cerebral palsy participated in a randomized controlled trial three groups: wait-list control, SSTP, SSTP + ACT. This article details secondary outcomes. Results In comparison wait-list, ACT group showed increased functional performance life as...
Abstract Aim To investigate the role of child behaviour, parental coping and experiential avoidance in predicting psychological outcomes of: (i) symptoms; (ii) chronic sorrow (iii) experienced parenting burden parents children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method This study is a cross‐sectional, correlational study. Ninety‐four (aged 2–12 years) CP (various levels motor functioning GMFCS I–V) participated. Results Together, three predictors explained 36.8% variance symptoms behavioural problems...
To test Stepping Stones Triple P (SSTP) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) in a trial targeting behavioral problems children with cerebral palsy (CP).Sixty-seven parents (97.0% mothers; mean age 38.7 ± 7.1 years) of (64.2% boys; 5.3 3.0 CP (Gross Motor Function Classification System = 15, 22%; II 18, 27%; III =12, 18%; IV V 4, 6%) participated were randomly assigned to SSTP, SSTP + ACT, or waitlist. Primary outcomes emotional (Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory [ECBI], Strengths...
Background Persistent behavioural difficulties are common following paediatric acquired brain injury ( ABI ). Parents and families also experience heightened stress, psychological symptoms burden, there is evidence of a reciprocal relationship between parent child functioning, which may be mediated by the adoption maladaptive parenting practices. Despite this, currently paucity research in family interventions this population. The aim study was to determine efficacy Stepping Stones Triple P:...
Aim The aim of this study was to compare executive function in children with left‐ and right‐sided unilateral cerebral palsy ( CP ) typically developing children. Method There a cross‐sectional cohort 46 (24 right‐side, 22 left‐side; 25 males, 21 females; mean age 11y 1mo, SD 2y 5mo) 20 (nine 11 10y 10mo, 4mo). Four cognitive domains were assessed: attentional control, flexibility, goal setting, information processing. Subtests from the Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System, Test Everyday...
Objective: To qualitatively explore the experiences, challenges and needs of parents children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in order to inform future intervention research through incorporation participant knowledge experience.
Objectives Congenital hemiplegia is the most common form of cerebral palsy (CP). Children with unilateral CP show signs upper limb asymmetry by 8 months corrected age (ca) but are frequently not referred to therapy until after 12 ca. This study compares efficacy infant-friendly modified constraint-induced movement (Baby mCIMT) infant friendly bimanual BIM) on limb, cognitive and neuroplasticity outcomes in a multisite randomised comparison trial. Methods analysis 150 infants (75 each group),...
Purpose: To explore the grieving, coping and resiliency experiences of parents children with cerebral palsy (CP) to investigate suitability chronic sorrow theory as a framework understand those experiences. Methods: This study combined focus groups web-based cross-sectional survey in CP. Eight CP participated groups. The discussion was transcribed verbatim thematic analysis performed. A further 94 which they completed Adapted Burke Questionnaire on sorrow. content responses used confirm...
Persons with cerebral palsy require a lifetime of costly and resource intensive interventions which are often limited by equity access. With increasing burden being placed on health systems, new methods to deliver rehabilitation therapies needed. Move it improve (Mitii) is an internet-based multimodal programme comprising upper-limb cognitive training physical activity. It can be accessed in the client's home at their convenience. The proposed study aims test efficacy Mitii improving...
Aim To investigate the efficacy of an embodied mindfulness‐based movement programme (MiYoga), targeting attention in children with cerebral palsy ( CP ). Method Total number participants 42, 24 boys (57.1%) and 18 girls (42.9%); mean age 9y 1mo, SD 3y; Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I=22, II =12, III =8) their parents were randomized to either MiYoga n =21) or waitlist comparison groups. The primary outcome was postintervention measured by Conners’ Continuous Performance...
ObjectiveTo describe the implementation of international guidelines for early diagnosis cerebral palsy (CP) and engagement in screening process an Australian cohort infants with neonatal risk factors CP.Study designProspective study recruited at <6 months CA from 11 sites states Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Australia. First, we implemented a multi-modal knowledge translation strategy including barrier identification, technology integration special interest groups. Screening was as...
Introduction Reaching social milestones is an important goal of childhood. Children with acquired brain injury (ABI) and cerebral palsy (CP) frequently experience challenges functioning participation. The Programme for the Education Enrichment Relational Skills (PEERS) a group-based skills programme adolescents. This study will compare adapted PEERS usual care in pilot randomised waitlist-controlled trial primary early high school-aged children injuries. Methods analysis single-centre be...