A5073725379- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Emotional Labor in Professions
- Disability Education and Employment
- Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
- Q Methodology Applications
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Persona Design and Applications
The University of Western Australia
2018-2024
Curtin University
2016-2024
The Kids Research Institute Australia
2018-2024
Autism CRC
2021-2024
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
2021-2022
Perth Children's Hospital
2022
Speech Pathology Australia
2019-2021
The University of Queensland
2021
Edith Cowan University
2014-2018
'High functioning autism' is a term often used for individuals with autism spectrum disorder without an intellectual disability. Over time, this has become synonymous expectations of greater functional skills and better long-term outcomes, despite contradictory clinical observations. This study investigated the relationship between adaptive behaviour, cognitive estimates (intelligence quotient) age at diagnosis in disorder. Participants (n = 2225, 1-18 years age) were notified to prospective...
Motor impairment is not currently included in the diagnostic criteria or evaluation of autism. This reflects lack large‐scale studies demonstrating its prominence to advocate for change. We examined prevalence motor difficulties at time diagnosis a large sample children with autism utilizing standardized assessment, and relationship between difficulties, core symptomology, other prominent clinical features. Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales were administered from Western Australian Register...
Emerging research suggests that seeking an autism diagnosis as adult is usually difficult and time-consuming but brings relief once a made. This study explored the experience of pathway to during adulthood for adults living in Australia.
Increasingly, women simultaneously balance the roles of mother, parental carer and worker. However, individual role strategies among these working 'sandwich' generation have not been thoroughly explored. Eighteen combining three were interviewed about their strategies. Findings identified through framework analysis technique, underpinned by Model Juggling Occupations. Achieving maintaining was explained as a complex process accomplished range revealed used six within-role strategies: living...
Education is effective in improving outcomes autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While peer mentoring has demonstrated preliminary promise supporting university students with ASD, the mechanisms remain unclear. The aims of this study were to explore required contexts, and for ASD. Semi‐structured interviews based on a Realist Evaluation framework conducted 23 mentors 24 Thematic analysis identified three context themes: ‘environmental conditions’, ‘university course demands’ ‘aspects ASD’; four...
There is limited evidence about whether and how faculty development programs influence clinical educators' practice professional identity formation, the factors which make outcomes sustained impactful. This multi-institution interpretive phenomenological study reports on findings from in-depth interviews of 21 educators who had participated in university-based longitudinal programs. Participants perceived completing these influenced their growth as educators. was that participants...
Women combining paid employment with dual caring responsibilities for children and aging parents, otherwise known as the sandwich generation, experience both benefits costs related to role participation quality of life. However, previous literature is inconclusive regarding impact this combination on balance. In context these mixed findings balance working generation women, study aimed explore how within characteristics between interactions are women. This aim was achieved through use a...
Occupational therapists need to be cognizant of evidence-based role balance advice and strategies that women with multigenerational caring responsibilities can implement independently or minimal assistance, as may not the primary goal during many encounters this population. Hence, study aimed identify viewpoints on most helpful for working sandwich generation women, both from their own perspectives perspective occupational therapists. This was achieved through a Q methodology study, where 54...
Young children who have developmental delay, autism, or other neurodevelopmental conditions can difficulties doing things in different areas of their life. What they and cannot do is called level functioning. There are lots assessment measures that aim to assess But, we not sure if these all the need know about children's Other research has identified lists items (codes) be assessed understand functioning for young with fully. These include body functions (the a child's brain do), activities...
In the disability sector globally, and specifically in Australia, assessments of functioning have become key to diagnostic processes, accessing therapy funding. Over half all individuals support through Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme a neurodevelopmental condition diagnosis. Little is known about for this population.
With increasing demands for health, disability and education services, innovative approaches can help distribute limited resources according to need. Despite an increased focus on support needs within the clinical pathway policy landscape, body of research knowledge this topic is at a relatively early stage. However, there appears be sense unmet dissatisfaction with provision required following autism diagnosis amongst caregivers young people spectrum. The primary aim study was explore...
Abstract Assessing functioning of children on the autism spectrum is necessary to determine level support they require participate in everyday activities across contexts. The International Classification Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) a comprehensive biopsychosocial framework recommended for classifying health-related holistic manner, components body functions, participation, environmental factors. ICF Core Sets (ICF-CSs) are sub-sets relevant codes from broader that provide basis...
Abstract Purpose The PEDI-CAT (ASD) is used to assess functioning of children and youth on the autism spectrum; however, current psychometric evidence limited. This study aimed explore reliability, validity acceptability using a large Australian sample. Methods Caregivers 134 spectrum participated in clinical assessments involving administration (ASD), Vineland-3, (Original) feedback instrument. content was compared ICF Core Sets for ASD summarize areas assessed relevance autism. Results...
This pilot study aimed to establish the appropriateness of Model Juggling Occupations in exploring complex experience role balance amongst working women with family responsibilities living Perth, Australia.In meeting this aim, an evaluation was conducted a case design, where data were collected through questionnaire, time diary, and interview.Overall varied over across participants. Positive indicators occurred frequently questionnaires diaries, despite interviews revealing predominance...
ABSTRCTBackground: Parents continue to support autistic university students, and consequently, experience considerable stress.Aim: To explore the experiences of parents specialist peer mentored students examine these using ICF as a theoretical framework.Method: Thirteen semi-structured interviews were completed analyzed thematic analysis. Directive content analysis linked data core set for autism spectrum disorders (ASD).Results: Five interrelated themes emerged: The mentoring relationship...
Recent studies of autism diagnosis in New Zealand have revealed inconsistent implementation best practice standards assessment and high rates parental dissatisfaction with the diagnostic process. These findings arisen despite development dissemination Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline (the Guideline). In this study, we investigated current processes, adherence to Zealand, for an opportunity sample 117 health professionals who across a wide range services, geographic regions Zealand. The...
Abstract Objectives The current study used a transdiagnostic approach to explore experiences of consumers and professionals on how the process assessing diagnosing neurodevelopmental conditions can be improved. Methods Individuals with personal and/or professional experience this clinical pathway were invited complete an online survey. A convenience sample 117 Australian participants provided qualitative data describing improve pathway, including 71 53 (seven held both roles). Descriptive...