A5083209981- Family and Disability Support Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child Welfare and Adoption
La Trobe University
2023-2024
Emerging evidence suggests parenting supports implemented in the first 2 years of life may influence developmental outcomes for infants more likely to be Autistic. Yet questions remain about acceptability these Autistic and autism communities. Through mixed-methods participatory research – co-designed produced by non-Autistic researchers we sought diverse community perspectives on this topic, including understand relative different support options. A total 238 participants completed our...
Introduction Early identification of children with a high likelihood autism can lead to referral for diagnostic services and access early supports, resulting in improved outcomes families. Maternal Child Health Nurses (MCHNs) Victoria, Australia, are well-placed monitor infants toddlers signs autism, given caregivers attend free, regular, well-baby consultations from birth through school age. This study aimed identify the impact personal workplace factors on MCHNs’ competencies knowledge,...
Although there are no known studies investigating autistic working mothers, research has demonstrated that managing employment and motherhood in non-autistic populations specific challenges, as does populations. This autistic-led study aimed at the experience of mothers to identify benefits, support needs.
Early identification of Autistic children is an important precursor to diagnosis, and access supports services. Here we describe the training maternal child health (MCH) workforce in state Victoria, Australia early infants toddlers with a high likelihood autism.In 2019, 1,428 MCH nurses completed autism held at venues across state, additional 82 completing online-only training. A needs analysis enabled research team determine workforce's current skill knowledge levels, identify gaps,...