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OTARC research output list: Conference items, keynotes, invited talks, workshops,media and interviews

We publish our research findings in high quality peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, provide workshops and interviews to communicate our research. The following are a list of research outputs since 2023.

You can view a full list of our peer-reviewed papers here.

*this page is updated yearly.

Conference presentations and posters

2024

March

  • Moseley, R., Hedley, D., Gamble-Turner, J.M., Uljarević, M., Trollor, J., Stokes, M. A., Slavich, G. Sex differences in interpersonal life stressor contributions to Autistic suicidality. Poster presentation at the American Psychosomatic Society (APS) Annual Scientific Meeting, Brighton, UK, March 20-23.
  • Simon, L., Follmer, E., Den Nieuwenboer, N., Giannantonio, C., Hurley-Hanson, A., Reilly, J., Spoor, J., Stassun, K., & Yang, L-Q. Neurodivergent faculty and allies: Building neuroinclusive universities together. Workshop presentation at Western Academy of Management (WAM) Annual Meeting, Long Beach, California, March 13-16.

April

  • Hedley, D. & Brown, C.Evidence-based assessment of suicidal thoughts and behaviour in Autistic adults. National Suicide Prevention Conference Pre-conference Workshop: Clinician-Researchers in Suicide Prevention, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide.
  • Hedley, D. You can’t ask that: Navigating clinician-researcher pathways. Invited panellist: National Suicide Prevention Conference Pre-conference Workshop: Clinician-Researchers in Suicide Prevention, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide.
  • Janse van Rensburg, M., Hack, C., Young, A., Bendevis, C., Coombs, E., … Dwyer, P., … & Brown, H. M. Disclosure in higher education and mental health: Bringing research to practice for Autistic and neurodivergent student flourishing. Session at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference 2024: Neurodiversity & Mental Health: Navigating Wellness.

May

  • Blackwell, D., Bhopti, A., Lane, S.J., Lane, A.E.Emotion regulation supports: What do Autistic people want? Professionals & Researchers in early childhood interventions (PRECI) conference, Gold Coast
  • Andrews, A., Krishnareddigari, M., Dwyer, P., & Rivera, S. M. Shyness and threat bias in Autistic and non-Autistic children. Poster presented at the UC Davis Psychology Spring Conference, Davis, CA, USA.
  • Hayward, S. M, Brown, C., & Spoor, J. R.How to engage employers in autism employment research. Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference, Maryland, USA, May 30-31.
  • International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2024 Annual Meeting, 15-18 May, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Richdale, A., Lawson, L., & Morris, E. Pre-conference Workshop –The Unexplored Connection: Insomnia and Suicidality in Autism. Keynote
  • Cassidy, S. (Chair) & Hedley, D. (Co-chair). Pre-conference workshop – Mental Wellbeing, Self-harm and Suicidality in Autism.
  • Abdullahi, I.Pre-Conference Workshop – Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Researchers – a top-tier approach to conducting research within Culturally and linguistically Diverse Communities in Australia. Cultural Diversity Committee
  • Wilson, J., Hayward, S. M., Nicholas, D. B., Stokes, M. A., Brown, C., & Hedley, D.This too shall pass: Autistic adults lived experiences of chronic suicidal ideation. Oral presentation.
  • Wilson, J., Hayward, S. M., Nicholas, D. B., Stokes, M. A., Brown, C., & Hedley, D. Lessons from lived experience: A new framework to promote effective access and use of supports for Autistic adults. Oral presentation.
  • Schwartzman, J. M., Rubin, A., Fox, K., Hedley, D., & Bettis, A. H. Understanding the type, content, and triggers for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in Autistic youth and their disclosure to caregivers. Oral presentation.
  • Ridgeway, K., Cooke, K., MacMillan, C., Demmer, D. H., Hooley, M., Hedley, D., Westrupp, E., & Stokes, M. A. The Homeostatic Theory of subjective wellbeing in Autistic adults: Predicting depression. Oral presentation.
  • Hedley, D., William, Z. J., Deady, M., Batterham, P. J., Bury, S. M., Brown, C., Robinson, J., Trollor, J. N., Uljarević, M., & Stokes, M. A. Level 1 and Level 2 screening protocol for detecting suicidal thoughts and behavior in Autistic adults. Oral presentation.
  • Hedley, D., Moseley, R. L., Gamble-Turner, J. M., Bury, S. M., Uljarević, M., Trollor, J. N., Stokes, M. A., & Slavich, G. M. Sex differences in interpersonal life stressor contributions to Autistic suicidality. Oral presentation.
  • Lynch, G., Dissanayake C., & Abdullahi, I.An Examination of Inclusive Practices in Delivering Group Early Start Denver Model for Young Autistic Children. Oral presentation.
  • Spoor, J. R., Flower, R. L., Bury,S. M. El-Haber N. & Hedley,D. Autism at Work: A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis. Oral presentation.

Panels

  • Bury, S.M.; Hedley, D.; Uljarević, M.; Stokes, M.A. & Begeer, S. Employment profiles of Autistic people: An 8-year longitudinal study. Panel: “Employment Outcomes: Investigating Factors across the Autism Employment Ecosystem”.
  • Bury, S.M.; Hedley, D.; Uljarević, M.; Xia, L., Stokes, M.A. & Begeer, S. A Longitudinal Study of Daily Activities of Autistic Adults. Panel: “Community-Based Services: Supporting the Transition to Adulthood for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults”.
  • Lawson, L., Richdale, A., Morris, E., Kay, D., Richardson, E. Berman, M., & South, M. A Network Approach to Psychological Inflexibility and Sleep: Comparison of Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults. Panel: “Sensory Processing and Neurocognitive Correlates of Sleep Disturbances in Individuals with Autism across the Lifespan”.
  • Lawson, L., Morris, E., Hayes, L., South, M., Muniandy, M., Alahakoon, D., Staheli, N., Gibbs, V. & Richdale, A. (Chair).  Exploring Transdiagnostic Factors Shaping Mental Health. Panel: “Connecting Transdiagnostic Processes, Autism Traits, and Mental Health in Autistic Adults: A Network Approach”.
  • Mantzalas, J.Richdale, A.L. & Dissanayake, C.The Influence of Masking and Camouflaging on Risk for Autistic Burnout. Panel: “Camouflaging and Burnout in Autistic Adolescents and Adults: Psychosocial Correlates and Relationship with Wellbeing”.
  • Mantzalas, J., Richdale, A.L., & Dissanayake, C. Is It Autistic Burnout or Depression? a Comparison of the Aaspire 27-Item Autistic Burnout Measure and Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Panel: “Advancing Measurement of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Autistic Adults”.
  • Spoor, J. R. Employment outcomes: Investigating factors across the autism employment ecosystem.
  • Dwyer, P., Sillas, A., Saron, C. D., & Rivera, S. M. Using Multiple Methods to Investigate Autistic Hyper-Focus and Monotropism. Panel: “Cognitive Mechanisms Implicated in Mental Health.

Posters

  • Cooke, K., Ridgway, R., Pecora, L., Westrupp, E., Hedley, D., Hooley, M., & Stokes, M. A. Individual, Social, and Lifetime Risk Factors of Autistic Experiences of Interpersonal Violence: A Systematic Review.
  • Ridgway, K., Macmillan, C., Demmer, D., Hooley, M., Hedley, D., Westrupp, E. & Stokes, M. A. Subjective Wellbeing of Autistic Adolescents: A Cross Sectional Study.
  • Schwartzman, J. M., Williams, Z. J., Hedley, D., & McMorris, C. M. Investigating the type, content, and triggers for suicidal thoughts and behaviors and nonsuicidal self-injury in Autistic youth.
  • Bartzis, K., Baker, E. K., Richdale.,A. L., Arnold., S. R. & Trollor,J. N. Do General Health, Sleep Quality and Fatigue Contribute to Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Autistic Adults?
  • Ball. R., Richdale, A., Lawson, L., & Morris, E. Type and severity of barriers to mental healthcare for Autistic and non-Autistic adults.
  • McMorris, C., Schwartzman, J. M.*, Williams, Z. J., Sanguino, H., Bury, S. M., Uljarević, M., Trollor, J. N., Stokes, M. A., & Hedley, D.Characterizing Suicidal Behavior in Autism Across the Lifespan Using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS): A Multinational Study.
  • Kennedy, L. J., Richdale,A. L. & Lawson, L. P. Disclosure and Supports in Higher Education for Neurodivergent Students and Non-Neurodivergent Students with Mental Health Conditions.
  • Kermond, C., Lane,A. E., and Southall,A. The Experience of School for Autistic Secondary Students, How Students, Parents and Teachers Tell a Different Story
  • Lynch, G., Dissanayake C., & Abdullahi, I.Comparative Effectiveness of the Group Early Start Denver Model for Autistic Children Delivered in Inclusive and Specialised Settings
  • Muniandy, M., Davy, G., Unwin, K., Clark, M., Date, P., Barbaro, J., & Dissanayake, C. Associations between Social-Emotional Skills and Adaptive Behaviour in School-Aged Autistic Children: Exploring the Mediating Role of Participation.
  • Unwin, K. L., Philpott-Robinson, K., Dwyer, P., Barbaro, J., Sadka, N., Date, P., & Lane,A. E. “We’re Quite Good at Thinking Outside the Box”: Early Sensory Experiences in Autistic Children Expressed By Autistic Adults and Caregivers of Autistic Children.
  • Muniandy,M., Uljarević M., & Chetcuti,L. Anxiety and Depression in Autistic Youth: Characterising the Interplay between Coping Strategies, Reactivity and Negative Affect.
  • Sadka,N. R., Li, X., Richdale, A. L., Haschek, A., Date, P., & Barbaro,J. Investigating Relationships between ADHD Traits in Autistic Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers Using Network Analysis.
  • Davy, G., Barbaro, J., Unwin, K. L., Clark, M., Muniandy, M., Date, P., & Dissanayake, C. Child and Caregiver Correlates of Primary Caregiver Participation in Families of School-Aged Autistic Children.
  • Abdullahi, I., & DissanayakeC. Early Therapy Outcomes of Autistic Children with Intellectual Disability from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.
  • Shields, N., Alford, K.& Kennedy,R. Participation in Physical Activity Among Australian Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults.
  • Schuck, R. K., Choi, S., Baiden, K. M., Dwyer,P. & UljarevićM. Development & Initial Validation of the Neurodiversity Attitudes Questionnaire.
  • Hedley, D., Moseley, R. L., Gamble-Turner, J. M., Bury, S. M., Uljarević, M., Trollor, J. N., Stokes, M. A., & Slavich, G. M. Sex Differences in Interpersonal Life Stressor Contributions to Autistic Suicidality.
  • Gilbert, M., Gore, K. E., & BarbaroJ. “the System Makes It More Difficult”: A Qualitative Analysis of Australian Autistic Women and Non-Binary People Assigned Female at Birth’s Difficulties with Accessing Diagnosis and Supports.
  • Gilbert, M., Gore, K. E., & BarbaroJ. Barriers to Diagnosis and Supports for Australian Autistic Women and Assigned Female at Birth Non-Binary People.
  • Abdullahi, I., Al Fahdawi, Z., DissanayakeC., & the Victorian ASELCC Team. Investigating Developmental and Functional Outcomes Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Autistic Children Compared to Their Non-Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Peers.
  • Ambrose, K., Allen, C., Bowen, R., Carroll, A., Colville, O., … den Houting, J. …. Adams, D. Co-Designing an Intervention to Enhance Quality of Life for Autistic Children, Using Qualitative Data and Community Co-Production Methods.
  • Barbaro, J., Hawke,M., St John, B. M., & Sadka,N. User Motivations and Experiences When Using Asdetect: A Mobile Application for the Early Identification of Autism in Infants and Toddlers.
  • Lane, A. E., Chetcuti, L., He, J. L., & Stark,C. Daily Compression Singlet Wear Improves Functional Self-Regulation, Sleep Quality and Reduces Electrodermal Activity in Autistic Children.
  • Shields,N., Bhowon, Y., Willis, C., Taylor, N., Bohingamu Mudiyanselage, S., Watts, J., Imms, C., & Prendergast,L. Fitskills: Community-Based Exercise Programme to Increase Participation Among Young People with Disability.
  • Philpott-Robinson, K., Lane, A. E., Bury,S. M., Leonard, C., Southall, A., & SkriniJ. Mind Sense at School: Supporting Autistic Wellbeing of Children Aged 8-12 Years.
  • Flower, R. L., Jellett, R., Bury,S. M., Benn, R., & CaminM. A Model of Neurodiversity Affirming Care for Psychologists Working with Autistic Adults.
  • Wilson, J., Hayward, S. M., Dissanayake, C., Nicholas, D. B., Stokes, M. A., Brown, C. & Hedley, D. Lessons from Lived Experience: A New Framework to Promote Effective Access and Use of Supports for Autistic Adults.
  • O’Brien, S., Grossman, E., Kilgallon, E., Batkin, D., Grevalle, D., … P. Dwyer, … & Zhang,Z. “You Took Feedback and Made It Better”: Autistic Youth’s Advocacy in Game-Design and Employment Workshops.
  • Blackwell, D., Bhopti, A., Lane, S.J., & Lane, A.E. Autistic experiences of emotion regulation supports: An Exploratory study.
  • Zainal, M.S, Low, H. M., Hedley, D. The Learning Experience As a Mediator in the Relationship between Autistic Traits and Career Self-efficacy Among Undergraduate Students in Malaysia.
  • Gurba, A. N., Dwyer, P., Kapp, S. K., Hersh, L. H., Rivera, S. M., Lerner, M. D., & Gillespie-Lynch, K.. Autistic Adults’ Perspectives on Neurodiversity and Intervention Goals as a Function of Diagnostic Status, Age, and Autistic Traits.
  • Arista, A. R., Henry, M., O’Brien, S., Grossman, E., Kilgallon, E., Dwyer, P., … Gillespie-Lynch, K. Investing in Neurodiversity-Affirming Principles in Informal Education: Reflections and Findings from an Iterative Workshop Series.
  • Brown, H.M., Young, A., Janse van Rensburg, M., Hack, C., Bendevis, C., … Dwyer, P., …. & Thompson-Hodgetts, S. Navigating Disclosure: Factors Influencing Autism Disclosure Among Canadian Post-Secondary Students.
  • O’Brien, S., Grossman, E., Kilgallon, E., Marcotte, J.R., Cole, A.K., … Dwyer, P., … & Gillespie-Lynch, K. “It was fun and I got a lot of help and I learned a lot”: Assessing the Social Validity and Initial Efficacy of Game Design and Employment Workshops for Autistic Youth.
  • Santilli, H., Brown, H. M., Raedwulf Pogue, N., Ripley, L., Coombs, E., … Dwyer, P., … & Thompson-Hodgetts, S. Belonging on Post-Secondary Campuses: An Autism-Centred Exploration.
  • Waisman, T. C., Hotez, E., O’Brien, S., Dwyer, P., Giwa Onaiwu, M., … & Gillespie-Lynch, K. Participatory Approaches to Neurodiversity-Affirming Research: Challenges, Strategies, and Recommendations for Conducting Better, More Intersectional Work.
  • Shields N,Yeshna Bhowon, Claire Willis, Nicholas Taylor, Bohingamu Mudiyanselage S, Jennifer Watts,Christine Imms, Luke Prendergast. FitSkills: Increasing participation in physical activity among young people with disability

June

  • Philpott-Robinson, K., Southall, A., Skrinis, J., Bury, S., Leonard, C., & Lane, A. Mind Sense at School: Supporting student wellbeing in regional Victoria  through interdisciplinary collaboration. E-poster.

July

  • Sadka, N. R., Li, X., Richdale, A. L., Haschek, A., Date, P., & Barbaro, J. Investigating Relationships between ADHD Traits in Autistic Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers Using Network Analysis. The Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (aadpa) annual conference 2024
  • Crawley, R., Checketts, M., Vogus, T.J., Praslova, L., Comer, D.R., Scholz, F., Spoor, J.R., & Tomczak, M.T. Innovating for the Future Workforce: Neurodiversity-Inclusive Selection, Retention, and Performance. Academy of Management Annual Meeting. 10.5465/amproc.2024.12338symposium
  • Spoor, J.R., Follmer, E., & Archibald, D.The Pride Paradox: Autistic Social Identity, Disclosure, and Misfit. Neurodiversity in the Limelight: Leadership and Social Insights Symposium, Academy of Management Annual Meeting  10.5465/amproc.2024.12435symposium
  • Spoor, J. R., Hayward, S. M., Brown, C., Bury, S. M., Hedley, D., & Dissanayake, C.Job crafting among Autistic workers. In R. Crawley and M. B. Checketts (Chairs). Innovating for the future workforce: Neurodiversity-inclusive selection, retention, and performance. Academy of Management Annual Meeting https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/AMPROC.2024.12338symposium
  • Simpson, K., Allen, C., Wheeley, E., Bowen, R., den Houting, J., Heyworth, M., & Pellicano, E. Factors that make a good life for Autistic children. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research.
  • Shields, N.Together we can exercise!Empowering people with Downs Syndrome to be active. World Down Syndrome Congress 2024. July 9-12. Keynote.

August

  • Kennedy, K., Southby, A., Shrestha, R., Hawke, L., Archibald, D., Taylor, N., Hedley, D., Bury, S., & Shields, N. Implementation, reach and safety of physical activity interventions for adults on the autism spectrum: a scoping review. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) Biennial Conference, Cairns, Australia. Oral presentation.
  • Kennedy, R. A., McKenzie, G., & Shields, N.  Understanding how gym entry fees impact participation in community gyms among young adults with disability: a mixed methods study. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) Biennial Conference, Cairns, Australia. Poster presentation.
  • Bury, S.M, Murphy, S., & Araten-Bergman, T. A scoping review of research including adults with co-occurring autism and intellectual disabilities. Poster presentation at the International Association for Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) 2024, Chicago, USA.
  • Brown, C. M., Wilson, J., Batterham, P., Deady, M., Moseley, R., Rabba, S., John, T., Stokes, M. A. & Hedley, D. Development of an Autism Suicide Prevention Resource Hub: Implementation Science as a Bridge Between Lived Experience and Clinical Practice [oral communication]. European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour. Rome, Italy.
  • Shields, N., Bhowon, Y., Willis, C., Taylor, N., Bohingamu Mudiyanselage, S., Watts, J., Imms, C., & Prendergast, L. A. Community-based intervention (FitSkills) for young people with disability increases participation in physical activity: A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) Biennial Conference, Cairns, Australia. Oral presentation.
  • Shields, N., Southby, A., Prendergast, L. A., Markoviv, T., Chikani, V., Rice, L., Loughnan, G., Franklin, J., Blair, S., Watts, J., Bennell, K., & Taylor, N. Does progressive resistance training improve muscle strength in people with Prader-Willi syndrome: A phase II randomized trial. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) Biennial Conference, Cairns, Australia. Oral presentation.

  September

  • Barbaro, J., & Davy, G.* Early identification of autism from infancy to preschool using professional observations and parental report: Developmental surveillance using the SACS and ASDetect tools. SSBP 26th International Research Symposium (Bali, Indonesia) *presenting author – keynote.
  • Czencz, J., Wallen, M., Shields, N., Imms, C., &Wilson, P.H. Understanding the wants and needs of adults with cerebral palsy who use wheelchairs to participate in community-based physical activity – a qualitative study. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae114.117

September

  • Barbaro, J., & Davy, G.* Early identification of autism from infancy to preschool using professional observations and parental report: Developmental surveillance using the SACS and ASDetect tools. SSBP 26th International Research Symposium (Bali, Indonesia) *presenting author – keynote.
  • Czencz, J., Wallen, M., Shields, N., Imms, C., & Wilson, P.H. Understanding the wants and needs of adults with cerebral palsy who use wheelchairs to participate in community-based physical activity – a qualitative study. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae114.117

October

  • Williams, Z. J., Uljarević, M., Hedley, D., McMorris, C. A., & Schwartzman, J. M. Characterizing Suicidal Behavior in Autistic Individuals Using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). Symposium: “Enhancing Understanding of Prevention and Intervention for Suicidal and Self-Harm Behaviors in Youth”. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), Seattle, WA, October 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2024.07.696

December

  • Philpott-Robinson, K. Improving student self-regulation and engagement in school through co-teaching: A pilot study in Regional Victoria, Hanoi National University of Education International Conference: Ensuring Equity and Quality of UDL Application-Based Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities, Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec 12. Keynote.

2023

Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) Conference 6-7 December, Christchurch, New Zealand.

  • Lane, A.E., Tam, K.I., Philpott-Robinson, K., & Johnson, T. The measurement of school engagement in primary school: considerations for Autism.
  • Unwin, K., Philpott-Robinson, K., Barbaro, J., & Lane, A. E.“We’re quite good at thinking outside the box”: Early sensory experiences in autistic children expressed by Autistic adults and caregivers of Autistic children.
  • Gilbert, M., Gore, K., & Barbaro, J.Barriers to diagnosis and supports for Australian Autistic women and assigned female at birth non-binary people.
  • Gilbert, M., Barbaro, J., Winata, T., Khan, F., Dissanayake, C., Eapen, V., & the GP Surveillance of Autism Study team. A qualitative analysis of parent/caregiver experiences of an early developmental surveillance program for autism in Australian general practice.
  • Dissanayake, C., Davy, G., Muniandy, M., Date, P., Clark, M., Sadka, N., Unwin, K., & Barbaro, J.Cognitive development from early childhood to school age in Autistic children: Does age of diagnosis matter?
  • Muniandy, M., Davy, G., Unwin, K., Clark, M., Date, P. Barbaro, J., & Dissanayake, C.Associations between social-emotional skills and adaptive behaviour in autistic children: Exploring the mediating role of participation.
  • Davy, G., Barbaro, J., Unwin, K., Clark, M., Muniandy, M., Date, P. & Dissanayake, C.Child and caregiver correlates of primary caregiver participation in families of school-aged Autistic children.
  • Lynch, G., Abdullahi, I., & Dissanayake, C.An examination of inclusive practices in delivering Group Early Start Denver Model for Autistic children.
  • Mantzalas, J., Richdale, A. & Dissanayake, C.Testing two screening measures for Autistic burnout: A comparison of the AASPIRE Autistic Burnout Measure and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory.
  • Blackwell, D., Bhopti, A., Lane, S., & Lane, A.Autistic experiences of emotion regulation and supports.
  • Blackwell, D., Bhopti, A., Lane, S., & Lane, A.Emotion regulation supports: What do autistic people want?
  • Abdullahi, I., Sadka, N., Gilbert, M., & Barbaro, J.Who is attending? The role of child ethnicity and maternal demographics in research engagement and early identification of Autism.
  • Abdullahi, I., Victorian ASELCC Team., Dissanayake, C.Early therapy outcomes of Autistic children with Intellectual Disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  • Richdale, A., Shui, A., Lampinen, L., & Katz, T. Examining relationships between co-occurring conditions in autistic children using network analysis.
  • Clark, M., Davy, G., Dissanayake, C., & the Victorian ASELCC team.Verbal and non-verbal cognition in Autistic children from preschool to school age following receipt of Group-Early Start Denver Model.
  • Bury, S.M., Hedley, D., Uljarević, M., Li, X., Stokes, M.A., & Begeer, S. (2023). Employment profiles of autistic people: An 8-year longitudinal study.
  • Flower, R. L., Jellett, R., Bury, S., Benn, R., & Camin, M. Defining neurodiversity afirming psychology practice for Autistic adults.
  • Dwyer, P., Sillas, A., Saron, C. D., & Rivera, S. M. Characterizing auditory sensory discomfort and distress in Autistic adolescents: Hyperacusis, misophonia, and aversions to conventionally-pleasant sounds.
  • Greenwood,E., Cooklin,A., Barbaro, J. & Miller, C. (2023). Autistic patients, caregivers and staff experiences of the acute hospital setting: what are the gaps?Results from a scoping review.
  • Barbaro, J., Sadka, N., Gilbert, M., & the ASDetect team.Comparison of the psychometric properties of a mobile application for early autism identification (ASDetect) for caregivers with and without prior concerns.
  • Barbaro, J., Gilbert, M., Winata, T., Khan, F., Eapen, V., & the GP Surveillance for Autism study team. General practitioners’ perspectives regarding early developmental surveillance for Autism within the Australian primary healthcare setting: A qualitative study.
  • Mudholkar A., Hudry K., Korostenski, L., Lane, A.A telehealth delivered parent-mediated feeding program for Australian families with autistic toddlers.

International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2023 Annual Meeting, 3-6 May, Stockholm, Sweden.

  • Kuzminski, R.L., Black, M.H., Afsharnejad, B., Lawson, W., Bolt, S., Lawson, L.P., Richdale, A.L., Arnold, S. Foley, K.R., Trollor, J.N., Girdler, S.J., & Milbourn, B.T. Examining the Impact of Relationships on Australian Autistic Adults’ Quality of Life: Preliminary Findings.
  • Greenwood, E., Cooklin, A., Barbaro, J., & Miller, C. Autistic patients, caregivers and staff experiences of the acute hospital setting: what are the gaps?Results from a scoping review.
  • Barbaro, J., Gilbert, M., Winata, T., Khan, F., Dissanayake, C., & Eapen, V. General Practitioners’ Perspectives Regarding Early Developmental Surveillance for Autism within the Australian Primary Healthcare Setting: A Qualitative Study.
  • Zitter, A., Boyd, B.A., Dissanayake, C., Dufek, S., Flanagan, H.E., Iadarola, S., Kaiser, A.P., Kim, S.H., Levato, L., Plavnick, J.B., Robins, D.L., Robinson, L.F., Rogers, S.J., Smith, I.M., Watson, L.R., & Vivanti, G. Developmental delays in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder enrolled in early intervention programs.
  • Chetcuti, L., Scaife, P., & Lane A.E.Effectiveness of compression garments and related therapies for children with sensory processing differences: A rapid assessment of a decade of evidence.
  • Lawson, L.P., Richdale, A.L., Chalmers, A., Uljarevic, M., Morris, E., Arnold, S., & Trollor, J.N Transdiagnostic pathways to understanding anxiety and depression in Autistic adolescents and adults.
  • Muniandy, M., Richdale, A.L., & Lawson, L.P. Stress and well-being in Autistic adults: Exploring the moderating role of coping.
  • Kennedy, L.J., Richdale, A.L., & Lawson, L.P. Impact of executive functioning and enjoyment on higher education success for neurodivergent students.
  • Bury, S. M., Jellett, R., Haschek, A., Wenzel, M., Spoor, J.R. & Hedley, D.Understanding language preference: Autism knowledge, experience of stigma, and Autism identity.
  • Hedley, D., Wilson, J., Hayward, S.M., Bury, S.M., Dissanayake, C., Nicholas, D.B., & Stokes, M.A. Seeking and receiving support for mental health and suicidal behavior: A qualitative study of the experiences of Autistic adults in Australia.
  • Hedley, D., Bury, S.M., Walkowiak, E., Dissanayake, C., & Spoor, J.R.Transitioning Autistic adults into the workforce: Economic impact and implementation of a workplace-based health and wellbeing support program.
  • Barbaro, J., Sadka, N. & Gilbert, M.Comparison of the psychometric properties of a mobile application for early Autism detection (ASDetect) for caregivers with and without prior concerns.
  • Gilbert, M., Barbaro, J., Winata, T., Khan, F., Dissanayake, C., & Eapen, V. Parental experience of an early developmental surveillance program for Autism within Australian general practice: A qualitative study.
  • Davy, G., Clark, M., Date, P., Muniandy, M., Unwin, K., Barbaro, J., & Dissanayake, C.Participation and quality of life in primary and secondary caregivers of Autistic children.
  • Chetcuti, L., Uljarevic, M., Varcin, K.J., Boutrus, M., Dimov, S., Barbaro, J., Dissanayake, C., Green, J., Whitehouse, A.J., Hudry, K., and Pillar, S. Characterization and association of temperament subgroups with social-emotional functioning across the early developmental period.
  • Abdullahi, I., Sadka, N., Gilbert, M., & Barbaro. J. Who is attending? The role of child ethnicity and maternal demographics in research engagement for Autism early identification.
  • Dissanayake, C., Bent, C., Glencross, S., McKinnon, K., Hudry, K., & Vivanti, G. Predictors of developmental and adaptive behavior outcomes in response to two modelJoins of early intervention: The Early Start Denver Model and early intensive behavioral intervention.
  • Bury, S. M., Haschek, A., Wenzel, M., Spoor, J. R., & Hedley, D. Learning about Autism: Is the source of Autism knowledge associated with differences in Autism knowledge, Autism identity, and experiences of stigma.
  • Austin, A.C., Zitter, A., Boyd, B.A., Dissanayake, C., Dufek, S., Flanagan, H.E., Iadarola, S. Kaiser, A.P., Kim, S.H. Levato, L., Plavnick, J.B., Robins, D.L., Robinson, L.F., Rogers, S.J., Smith, I.M., Stahmer, A.C., Watson, L.R., & Vivanti, G. No evidence for sex specific characteristics in Autistic children enrolled in Autism early intervention trials.

Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA): Ignite 2023 Physiotherapy Conference, 5-7 October, Brisbane, Australia

  • Hassett, L., McKay, M., Cole, J., Moseley, A., Chagpar, S., Geerts, M., Kwok, W., Sherrington, C., & Shields, N.The effects of sport and physical recreation for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
  • Carey, J., Toovey, R., Spittle, A., Imms, C., & Shields, N.Exploring barriers and facilitators to participation in outdoor adapted cycling for young people with disability: providers’ perspectives.
  • Carey, J., Toovey, R., Spittle, A., Imms, C., & Shields, N.Delivering adapted cycling interventions for young people with disability in Australia – who’s doing what?
  • Lawler, K., Taylor, N., & Shields, N.It’s a family decision: barriers and facilitators to participation in family assisted therapy for older adults in transition care.
  • Noeske, K.  Snowdon, D., Ekegren, C., Harding, K., Prendegast, L., Peiris, C., Shields, N., O’Halloran, P., Porter, J., Watts, J., Taylor, N. Walking self-confidence is associated with meeting recommended physical activity levels after hip fracture: a cross-sectional study.
  • Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N.A feasibility study of ‘CanMOVE’ to promote positive physical activity behaviours in children and adolescents undergoing acute cancer treatment.
  • Harrison, A., Taylor, N., Frawley, H., & Shields, N.A consumer co-created infographic improves knowledge about physical activity and self-efficacy to exercise in women with GDM: a randomised trial.
  • Morgan, P., Cleary, S., Duita, I., Bow, K., & Shields, N.Community-based physical activity interventions for adolescents and adults with complex ceporebral palsy: a scoping review investigating implementation and safety.
  • Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N.Evaluating the measurement properties and feasibility of physical activity and physical function assessments for children undergoing acute cancer treatment.

European Academy of Childhood Disability (AECD), 24-27 May, Slovenia.

  • Cleary, S., Morgan, P., Honan, I., Wallen, M., Imms, C., Shields, N., Culnane, E., Karlsson, P., Dutia, I., Holmes, C., Ding, J., & Reddihough, D. The experiences and perceptions of participation in daily life of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy: a scoping review.
  • McKenzie, G., Willis, C., Yao, A. Munzel, F., Kennedy, R., & Shields, N.Identifying and prioritising strategies to optimise community gym participation for young adults with cerebral palsy: an e-Delphi study.
  • McKenzie, G.,Kennedy, R., Willis, C., & Shields, N.Supporting young adults with disability to be active in the gym: Perspectives from the leisure and recreation industry.
  • Morgan, P., Cleary, S., Duita, I., Bow, K., & Shields, N.Community-based physical activity interventions for adolescents and adults with complex cerebral palsy: A scoping review investigating implementation and safety. 
  • Cleary, S., Willis, C., & Shields, N. The effects of community-based physical activity interventions on adolescents and young adults with disability: A systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials.

Other conference presentations

  • Hayward, S., Spoor, J. R., Bury, S., Stokes, M., & Hedley, D. (2023, August). Gender and neurodiversity (autism).In E. Patton & A. Santuzzi (Chairs). Neurodiversity and work – Employment, identity, and support for neurominorities. Symposium convened at Academy of Management (AOM), Boston, MA. Symposium abstract published in Academy of Management Proceedings, 2023(1), https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2023.11452symposium
  • Spoor, J. R., & Walkowiak, E. (2023, August). Enabling neurodiversity in organisations: Leveraging the HRM and digital technology nexus. In E. Patton & A. Santuzzi (Chairs). Neurodiversity and work – Employment, identity, and support for neurominorities. Symposium convened at Academy of Management (AOM), Boston, MA.  Symposium abstract published in Academy of Management Proceedings, 2023(1), https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2023.11452symposium
  • Spoor, J. R., & Jameson, T. (2023, August). Supporting neurodiversity in organizations: The role of business schools. In C. Cameron & R. D. Austin (Chairs). Neurodiversity in organizations: Beyond the basic accommodation model. Symposium convened at Academy of Management (AOM), Boston, MA.  Symposium abstract published in Academy of Management Proceedings, 2023(1), https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2023.11636symposium
  • Spoor, J. R., Hayward, S., & Bury, S. M. (2023, June).Improving autistic employees’ well-being using a Job Demands-Resources Model for Autism. Research-in-progress presented at the annual Neurodiversity at Work Research Workshop, Seattle, WA.
  • R. L. Flower, Peterson, J., Hedley, D. (2023, June). “When I’m passionate about a topic, then I just work so much better”: Exploring the experiences of ADHDers who thrive in the workplace. Research-in-progress presented at the annual Neurodiversity at Work Research Workshop, Seattle, WA. *Presented by Jennifer Spoor.
  • Cooke, K., Ridgway, K., Westrupp, E., Hedley, D., Hooley, M., & Stokes, M.A. The prevalence and risk factors of Autistic experiences of interpersonal violence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Australian Psychological Society (APS) Members Symposium, 19-21 May, Wellington, New Zealand.
  • Zainal, M.S, Hedley, D., Uljarevic, M., Spoor, J. R., Ismail, H. N., Low, H. M. (2023). Translation and examination of the 28-item Autism Spectrum Quotient (Malay) in undergraduate students in Malaysia: Effects of gender and field of study. Scientific Poster Competition Johor Autism Summit, 10-12 March, Johor, Malasia.
  • Philpott-Robinson, K., Haracz, K., Blackwell, D., Mallise, C., Leonard, C., Lane, A.E., & Wales, K. Occupational therapist perspectives of self-regulation practice in paediatrics: A qualitative study. Occupational Therapy Australia 30th National Conference and Exhibition, 21-23 June, online.
  • Lawson, L, Mastin-Purcell, L, Richdale, A, & Morris, E. Sleep in context: A Bayesian network analysis of psychological flexibility dimensions, pre-sleep arousal, autism traits, anxiety, and depression. Association for Contextual Behavioral Science World Congress, 28 July, Nicosia, Cyprus.
  • Woolard, A., Coleman, A., Johnson, T., Wakely, K., Campbell, L. Mallise, C., Whalen, Ol, Murphy, V., Karayanidis, F & Lane, AE. (2023). Parent-infant interactions are related to preterm status and sensory processing. World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH), 15-19 July, Dublin, Ireland.
  • Mallise, C., Milwright, M., Whalen, O., Murphy, V., Lane, AE, Woolard, A., Karayanidis, F., Gibson, P., Mattes, J., Collison, A. & Campbell, L. (2023). Exploring the relationships between early postpartum mental health and mother-infant attachment-related behaviours. Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH), 15-19 July, Dublin, Ireland.
  • Whalen, O., Campbell, L., Lane, A.E., Karayanidis, F., Holliday, E., Mallise, C., Woolard, A., Collison, A., Mattes, J., Gibson, P. & Murphy, V. (2023). Asthma management during pregnancy with exhaled nitric oxide does not improve infant developmental outcomes in the first year of life. Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand conference (TZANC), 25-28 March, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • Lane, AE., Pomana, A., Brewer, G., Ahmad, A. & Unwin, K (2023). Designing sensory spaces to improve school access, participation and achievement of neurodivergent students: An interdisciplinary approach. ITAKOM (It Takes All Kinds of Minds), 9-10 March, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Kennedy, L., Richdale, A., & Lawson, L. Success, enjoyment and mental health differences between neurodivergent and neurotypical higher education students in Australia and New Zealand. ITAKOM (It Takes All Kinds of Minds), 9-10 March, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Kennedy, L., Richdale, A., & Lawson, L. Executive functioning and mental health differences across neurodivergent diagnostic groups of Australasian higher education students. APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists Conference, Melbourne, Feb 18, 2023
  • Shields, N., Bhowon, Y., Willis, C., Taylor, N., Bohingamu Mudiyanselage, S., Watts, J., Imms, C., Prendergast, L. A community-based intervention (FitSkills) for young people with disability increases physical activity participation: a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial. European Academy of Childhood Disability, May, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
  • Shields N.Strength training for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome:  PRESTO TRIAL update. Prader-Willi Research Foundation of Australia symposium, July, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Andrews, H. E., Hedley, D., Bury, S. M.Exploring the definition and measurement of general personal self-determination: a scoping review. 8th International Self-Determination Theory Conference, 31 May – 3 Jun, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  • Hassett, L., McKay, M., Cole, J., Moseley, A., Chagpar, S., Geerts, M., Kwok, W., Sherrington, C., & Shields, N.The effects of sport and physical recreation for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities: A systematic review with meta-analysis. World Physiotherapy Congress, 2-4 June, Dubai, UAE.
  • Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N. Evaluating the measurement properties and feasibility of physical activity and physical function assessments for children undergoing acute cancer treatment. International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) International conference 11-14 October, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N.A feasibility study of ‘CANMOVE’ to promote positive physical activity behaviours in children and adolescents undergoing acute cancer treatment. International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) International conference 11-14 October, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N.Evaluating the measurement properties and feasibility of physical activity and physical function assessments for children undergoing acute cancer treatment. Australian & New Zealand Children’s Haematology/Oncology Group (ANZCHOG) Annual Scientific Meeting, 24th-26th August, Perth, Australia.
  • Grimshaw, S., Taylor, N., Conyers, R., Shields, N. A feasibility study of ‘CANMOVE’ to promote positive physical activity behaviours in children and adolescents undergoing acute cancer treatment. Australian & New Zealand Children’s Haematology/Oncology Group (ANZCHOG) Annual Scientific Meeting, 24th-26th August, Perth, Australia.
  • McKenzie, G., Willis, C., Yao, A., Munzel, F., Kennedy, R., & Shields, N.Identifying and prioritising strategies to optimise community gym participation for young adults with cerebral palsy: an e-Delphi study. 2023 World Abilitysport Conference on Physical Activity for Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions, 20-21 October, Edinburgh (and online), Scotland.
  • Holmes, C., Reddihough, D., Morgan, P., Shields, N., Brock, K., McKenzie, G.Transforming the health and wellbeing of non-ambulant adults with cerebral palsy through motorised cycling. 2023 World Abilitysport Conference on Physical Activity for Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions, 20-21 October, Edinburgh (and online), Scotland.
  • Hassett, L., Sherrington, C., McKay, M., Cole, J., Moseley, A., Chagpar, S., Geerts, M., Kwok, W., Jensen, C., & Shields, N.The effects of sport or physical recreation for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities: a systematic review. 2023 World Abilitysport Conference on Physical Activity for Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions, 20-21 October, Edinburgh (and online), Scotland.
  • McKenzie, G., Kennedy, R., Willis, C., & Shields, N.Supporting young adults with disability to be active in the gym: Perspectives from the leisure and recreation industry. 2023 World Abilitysport Conference on Physical Activity for Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions, 20-21 October, Edinburgh (and online), Scotland.
  • Southby A.Strength training for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome:  PRESTO TRIAL update. Prader-Willi Research Foundation of Australia symposium-Family research update (online). July, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Barbaro, J. & Best, R., Conference Presentation, WONCA 2023 World Conference, Sydney 2023. Surveillance for autism in General Practice: Research & insights by an applied researcher and General Practitioner with lived experience October 27, 2023

Keynotes, invited talks and workshops

2024

Keynote

  • Richdale, A., Lawson, L., & Morris, E. Pre-conference Workshop –The Unexplored Connection: Insomnia and Suicidality in Autism. International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2024 Annual Meeting, 15-18 May, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Shields, N. Together we can exercise! Empowering people with Downs Syndrome to be active. World Down Syndrome Congress 2024. July 9-12
  • Barbaro, J., & Davy, G.* Early identification of autism from infancy to preschool using professional observations and parental report: Developmental surveillance using the SACS and ASDetect tools. SSBP 26th International Research Symposium (Bali, Indonesia) *presenting author
  • Philpott-Robinson, K. Improving student self-regulation and engagement in school through co-teaching: A pilot study in Regional Victoria, Hanoi National University of Education International Conference: Ensuring Equity and Quality of UDL Application-Based Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities, Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec 12.

Invited talks

  • Shrestha, R. #2 Community approaches to autism care. INSAR 2024, regional webinar series.
  • Barbaro, J. Early Identification with Josephine Barbaro. The Neurodivergent woman.
  • Spoor, J. R. Researching neurodiversity at work. Invited caucus facilitator. Simon, L. S., & Ezerins, M. E. Academy of Management (AOM) annual conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Spoor, J. R. Translatable Research: How can researchers engage employers and providers to improve impact? Invited panellist. Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference, College Park, Maryland.
  • Spoor, J. R., & Brown, C. M. Supporting Autistic Conference Attendees. Invited workshop delivered to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2024, Melbourne..
  • Spoor, J. R. What is the research saying? Invited presentation delivered to AV Network.
  • Spoor, J. R. Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence. Invited presentation delivered to Whittlesea Inclusive Education Forum, Whittlesea.
  • Richdale, A. A Transdiagnostic Perspective on Co-occurring Conditions in Autism. Neurodiversity: Best Practice and Affirming Care The CCLHD Psychology Department Professional Development Day, Gosford, NSW.
  • Kennedy, L.J. Success in Higher Education for Neurodivergent Students. Aspergers Victoria AGM (online) 26 Nov 2024. https://aspergersvic.org.au/event-5834621
  • Salmon, E. Disclosure of autism diagnoses to their children ASfAR Autistic Researchers Showcase Webinar.
  • Philpott-Robinson, K. Self-regulation in childhood and adolescence: The role of occupational therapy, University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, Tamworth.
  • Unwin, K., & Philpott-Robinson, K. Sensory differences in neurodiverse students, Student Wellbeing Hub.
  • Philpott-Robinson, K. Making sense of neurodiversity, Country Women’s Association, Paterson Branch, NSW.
  • Haschek, A. Creating Knowledge, creating impact: Research that makes a difference. Research Centre Masterclass on impact planning. La Trobe University.
  • Haschek, A. Creating change: Integrating impact into OTARC’s core operations. OTARC Advisory Committee meeting, .
  • Haschek, A. Leveraging research metrics for grant applications. SAHHSS Early Career Researchers (ECRs) Seminar Series. .
  • Dwyer, P. Community Views of Neurodiversity and Intervention: Mixed Methods Reveal Shared Goals and Key Tensions. Invited Autism Seminar Series webinar, Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development.
  • Dwyer, P. Community Views of Neurodiversity, Models of Disability, and Autism Support: Mixed Methods Reveal Shared Goals and Key Tensions. Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) webinar session: “Community perspectives and participatory approaches.”
  • Dwyer, P. Current directions in autism research. AS/ND Parent Support Group
  • Hedley, D. You can’t ask that: Navigating clinician-researcher pathways. Invited panellist: National Suicide Prevention Conference Pre-conference Workshop: Clinician-Researchers in Suicide Prevention, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide.
  • Hedley, D., Wilson, J. & Brown, C. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Monash Health, October 24.
  • Hedley, D., Wilson, J. & Brown, C. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Monash Health, August 20.
  • Hedley, D., Wilson, J. & Brown, C. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Monash Health, June 25.
  • Hedley, D., Wilson, J. & Brown, C. Identifying and Preventing Suicide in Autism. Monash Health, May 9.
  • Hayward, S., panel member, Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week, University of Queensland, Faculty of Business, Economics & Law,
  • Sadka, N., Early Identification of Autism. Hume Council.
  • Sadka, N., & Abdullahi, I. SACS-R, Autism and Ethnicity, Taageero Hore, and ADHD Behaviours in Toddlers. Hume Council.
  • Sadka, N., The Sector of Disability, The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). La Trobe University, Applied Psychology.
  • Sadka, N. Autistic Students, Learning and Growing. Montessori School, Melbourne.
  • Shields, N. EACD 2023 Awards Celebration Event. European Academy of Childhood Disability.

2023

  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Keynote 2023, Queensland Paediatric Physiotherapy Clinic Network Conference. Early identification of autism using developmental surveillance from infancy to preschool: the SACS and ASDetect, November 11, 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, Queensland Paediatric Physiotherapy Clinic Network. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers, November 11, 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Presentation, 2023 OTARC Advisory Committee Identification & Diagnosis Program, November30, 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Presentation, 2023 OTARC Autvisory Committee November, Strategic Plan, 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Keynote 2023, V International Conference on Autism, Astana, Kazakhstan, Bulat Utemuratov Foundation. Early identification of autism using developmental surveillance from infancy to preschool: the SACS and ASDetect, September 26 & 27 September 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Workshop 2023, V International Conference on Autism, Astana, Kazakhstan, Bulat Utemuratov Foundation. Early identification of autism using developmental surveillance from infancy to preschool: the SACS and ASDetect, September 26 & 27 September 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Cessnock. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers, August 8, 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Fairfield. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers, September 5, 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, OTARC Showcase Presentation. ASDetect– a mobile application for the early identification of autism in infants and toddlers, September 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, Grafton Community Health Northern NSW Local Health District. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers &Preschoolers, Feb 21, 2023
  • Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Training 2023, SACS Community Training. Monitoring of Social Attention, Interaction and Communication (MoSAIC) in Infants, Toddlers &Preschoolers, Feb 7, 2023
  • Hayward, S. M. Panel member: Autism@Work 2023 Virtual Summit. Supporting mental health in the workplace. 
  • Hayward, S. M. . Panel member:  2023. New School. Management and Social Justice Conference April 26-29, 2023.
  • Hayward, S. M. invited talk. 2023. Centre for Engineered Quantum Systems, University of Queensland. Navigating Well-Being, Mental Health, and Academic Success. 10 October World Mental Health Awareness Day.
  • Tang, J., Russell. L., Ghin., P., & Hayward, S. M. (2023). Invisible Diversity Part 2 – Mental Health & Chronic Illness (Moderator). inSTEM, Melbourne, 19 – 21 September.
  • Hayward, S. M, Rabes, B., Flower, R., Wissell, S,. & Tune, K.. (2023). Invisible Diversity Part 1 – Neurodiversity (Panel member). inSTEM, Melbourne, 19 – 21 September.
  • Lane, AE, Keynote Address: Sensory challenges in the classroom: what works? 13th International Conference in Special Education in South-East Asia Region (ICSAR), Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia. (May 29, 2023)
  • Morris, E., Lawson., L., & Richdale, A. Flexibility around the clock: How to promote a less rigid and values-based approach toward sleep. Workshop presentation at the ACBS World Congress, Nicosia, Cyprus, July 28, 2023 (combined online and in-person)
  • Professor Nora Shields National Keynote speaker, ‘A social activity that happens to be in the gym’ – rethinking physical activity programs for adolescents and young adults with disability. Australian Physiotherapy Association conference, Brisbane, October 2023
  • Professor Nora Shields invited presentation, FitSkills program, Aquatics and Recreation Victoria, Victorian Diversity & Inclusion in Leisure Forum, 9th February 2023, Federation Square, Melbourne.
  • Professor Nora Shields invited speaker, The role of health professionals in promoting physical activity among people with disability. Eastern Health, Allied Health Research Forum, 25th October 2023, Wantirna Health, Melbourne.
  • Associate Professor Darren Hedley International Workshop on Suicide Prevention in Autism Israel Academy of Science and Humanities
  • Jane Mantzalas (OTARC PhD student) What are Autistic people saying online about Autistic burnout?
  • Dr Ifrah Abdullahi The role of a Somali Mother during her child`s Autism Journey East African Women’s Foundation of Victoria
  • Dr Ifrah Abdullahi, Importance of supporting future generations and giving back to the community.  ‘Somali Women Shine’ & Opening of Ilays Community Heritage Centre, East African Women’s Foundation (EAWF)
  • Dr Ifrah Abdullahi, A message to our graduates as a Somali academic. Somali Australian Friendship Association
  • Professor Amanda Richdale Transdiagnostic Processes in Mental Health: Focussing on Insomnia Mental Health Foundation Australia
  • Associate Professor Jennifer Spoor, Enabling neurodiversity in organisations: Leveraging the HRM and digital technology nexus. Invited presentation to Stanford Special Interest Group for Neurodiversity (online). August 2023.
  • Associate Professor Jennifer Spoor, Neurodiversity and student learning. Invited presentation to Department of Management and Marketing, La Trobe University.
  • Associate Professor Darren Hedley (keynote) Suicidality & Autism Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities International Conference and Workshop on Suicide Prevention in Autistic People
  • Dr Melanie Muniandy School of Psychology and Public Health graduation ceremony
  • Kennedy, L.J., Richdale, A.L., Success in Higher Education for Neurodivergent Students, ReSpect Lab, Kings College London, April 2023 (in person)
  • Lyndel Kennedy and Clare Kermond, Guest Lecture – Understanding Neurodivergent Students, for Master of Special Education Students, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia, November 2023 (online)
  • Brittany St. John, Supporting autistic children with feeding challenges and their families using a caregiver-mediated approach. (October 30, 2023). Victorian Centre for Excellence in Eating Disorders. Virtual webinar training series for practitioners.
  • Brittany St. John, Feeding Challenges in Autistic Children: What Do We Know and How Do We Support Families? (May 19, 2023). Victorian Centre for Excellence in Eating Disorders. Connect, Create & Innovate: Collaborating for Comprehensive Care for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorders and Paediatric Feeding Disorders Forum.
  • Lawson, L. & Bury, S.M. (2023) Redefining Care: Integrating Neuroaffirming Approaches into Public Mental Health Settings – Neurodiversity: A Paradigm Shift – Essentials for Psychologists, Orygen, Melbourne, October 26 2023
  • Bury, S.M. (2023) Promoting Long-Term Employment of Autistic People through Improved Well-being. Neurodiversity – Shifting Paradigms in Mental Health, Dublin, Israel, May 25-26, 2023
  • Bury, S. M. (2023) Supporting well-being in the workplace. Panel Discussion. Autism@Work Summit 2023, Virtual Summit, Australia, March 23, 2023
  • Bury, S. M. (2023). Barriers to autism employment. Autism and Transition to Tertiary Education & Employment. MindfulASD (Melbourne). *Training for mental health professionals.
  • Dr Rachel Kennedy, Social supports to facilitate and increase physical activity participation among young adults with disability GYM-SPARC, Physical Health Community of Practice meeting- Disability access and inclusion (online), Warrnambool City Council, August 22nd, 2023
  • Dr Rachel Kennedy, Georgia McKenzie and James Shaghaghi, “More confident within myself” Social support strategies supporting young adults with disability in community gyms – a GYM-SPARC project, webinar in conjunction with Disability Sport and Recreation for International Day of People with Disability (online), November 30th, 2023
  • Dr Rachel Kennedy and Georgia McKenzie, Supporting young people with disability exercising in gyms, GYM-SPARC Industry Workshop 2 (online), March 20th, 2023
  • Prof Nora Shields and Dr Rachel Kennedy, “Everyone thrives when they feel supported” Strategies to facilitate participation among young adults with disability in community gyms, GYM-SPARC Industry Workshop 3, VicHealth Hub, Melbourne, August 7th, 2023
  • Dr Abigail Love, Dr Chris Edwards, & Jane Mantzalas. Social media conversations: What have we learnt about autistic disclosure and burnout? Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP). Online webinar, 14 June, 2023.
  • Dr Sam Arnold, Julianne Higgins, & Jane Mantzalas. Our emerging understanding of autistic burnout syndrome. Australian Psychological Society (APS), Psychology of Intellectual Disability & Autism interest group. Online webinar. 17 October, 2023.

Media and interviews

2024

Media mentions

Interviews

2023

Media

  • Autism and Suicide Associate Professor Darren Hedley Prisoner of the Mind with Dr Jessica Revill
  • INSAR On-Demand Dr Ifrah Abdullahi autism-insar.org
  • Suicidal behaviors and prevention in Autistic youth Associate Professor Darren Hedley Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine Inc
  • What are ‘masking’ and ‘camouflaging’ in the context of Autism and ADHD? Beth Radulski (OTARC PhD student) The Conversation
  • Research to reduce insomnia in Autistic adults Professor Amanda Richdale La Trobe News
  • Autism Research—What’s New in February 2023? Professor Amanda Richdale By Ann Memmott PgC MA Neurodiverse Connection
  • The Importance of Sleep and Social Well-Being in Depression Among Patients with Autism Professor Amanda Richdale By Giuliana Grossi HCP Live
  • How Kalon’s legacy is opening doors to support autistic students to thrive Professor Alison Lane, Dr Kelsey Philpott-Robinson La Trobe News
  • A discussion about autistic burnout. Jane Mantzalas Middletown Centre for Autism, UK.
  • ASDetect Slovakia release News Channel TA3 Media General Info Page Slovakia Main News Channel TERAZ.SK
  • ‘Masking my autism at work was exhausting’: The program boosting employment for the neurodiverse Beth Radulski (OTARC PhD student) By Adam Carey The Age
  • Neurotypical Privilege & Autistic Burnout Beth Radulski (OTARC PhD student) 3CR Radical Radio
  • Mental Health Weekly Digest Dr Simon Bury, Alex Haschek, Associate Professor Darren Hedley 3CR Radical Radio
  • Australia’s record high autism rates ‘plausibly’ linked to NDIS Professor Cheryl Dissanayake By Tom Burton Australian Financial Review
  • Australia’s rates of Autism should be celebrated – but real-life impact, not diagnosis, should determine NDIS support Dr Nancy Sadka, Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro The Conversation

Interviews

  • 20PhDs20Mins Einstein A Go-Go, 3RRR Dr Melanie Muniandy
  • Episode 101 (EACD 2023 special) – Effect of a community-based intervention (FitSkills) for young people with disability on physical activity participation: a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial ResearchWorks podcast Professor Nora Shields
  • People in NDIS with Autism ABC Melbourne Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro
  • The impact of sleep quality, fatigue and social well-being on depressive symptomatology in autistic older adolescents and young adults Autism Research Professor Amanda Richdale
  • The story of autism research in Australia: A conversation with Cheryl Dissanayake Spectrum Stories Professor Cheryl Dissanayake
  • New study explores how multicultural groups can fall behind in early diagnosis of Autism SBS News Dr Ifrah Abdullahi
  • Autism suicide The West Australian, Sunday Times Associate Professor Darren Hedley
  • A discussion about autistic burnout. Middletown Centre for Autism, UK. Jane Mantzalas (OTARC PhD student)
  • Podcast: Psychological Assessment in Action, Interview with Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro, Identifying autism early – Validity considerations of the SACS-R tool (Sensitivity & Specificity)
  • Media coverage of Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro in Kazakhstan, as a part of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation signing MOU with world-leading autism expert Connie Kasari event

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