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2024

Conference Publication

Navigating the ethical, legal and social issues of genomics and disability: an inclusive framework

Nankervis, K., Vassos, M. and Faragher, R. (2024). Navigating the ethical, legal and social issues of genomics and disability: an inclusive framework. Re‐imagining Connections, The 17th IASSIDD World Congress, Chicago, IL United States, 5-8 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Navigating the ethical, legal and social issues of genomics and disability: an inclusive framework

2024

Conference Publication

The Behaviour Support Plan Quality Assessment (BSPQA) - a new tool to measure the quality of a positive behaviour support plan

Vassos, M. and Nankervis, K. (2024). The Behaviour Support Plan Quality Assessment (BSPQA) - a new tool to measure the quality of a positive behaviour support plan. Re‐imagining Connections, The 17th IASSIDD World Congress, Chicago, IL USA, 5-8 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

The Behaviour Support Plan Quality Assessment (BSPQA) - a new tool to measure the quality of a positive behaviour support plan

2023

Conference Publication

The quality markers of a good positive behaviour support plan

Vassos, M., Carberry, T., Breedt, R. and Nankervis, K. (2023). The quality markers of a good positive behaviour support plan. Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability 2023 Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 22 - 24 November 2023.

The quality markers of a good positive behaviour support plan

2023

Journal Article

The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications

Vassos, Maria, Faragher, Rhonda, Nankervis, Karen, Breedt, Radostina, Boyle, Fran, Smith, Simon and Kelly, Jo (2023). The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 8 (1), 151-166. doi: 10.1007/s41252-023-00362-1

The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications

2023

Journal Article

Australasian genetic counselors' attitudes toward disability and prenatal testing: Findings from a cross‐sectional survey

Yanes, Tatiane, Nathan, Vaishnavi, Wallingford, Courtney, Faragher, Rhonda, Nankervis, Karen, Jacobs, Chris, Vassos, Maria, Boyle, Fran, Carroll, Annemaree, Smith, Simon and McInerney‐Leo, Aideen (2023). Australasian genetic counselors' attitudes toward disability and prenatal testing: Findings from a cross‐sectional survey. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 33 (4), 1-12. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1788

Australasian genetic counselors' attitudes toward disability and prenatal testing: Findings from a cross‐sectional survey

2023

Conference Publication

Why should I care about evidence? Direct support work and evidence-based practice

Nankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2023). Why should I care about evidence? Direct support work and evidence-based practice. DSW Conference 2023, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-14 June 2023.

Why should I care about evidence? Direct support work and evidence-based practice

2023

Other Outputs

Evidence matters: developing quality behaviour support plans

Nankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2023). Evidence matters: developing quality behaviour support plans. Penrith, NSW Australia: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

Evidence matters: developing quality behaviour support plans

2023

Journal Article

Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?

Vassos, M., Carberry, T., Davis, F., Wardale, S. and Nankervis, K. (2023). Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 67 (5), 488-497. doi: 10.1111/jir.13020

Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?

2023

Journal Article

‘Environments of concern’: reframing challenging behaviour within a human rights approach

Jorgensen, Mikaela, Nankervis, Karen and Chan, Jeffrey (2023). ‘Environments of concern’: reframing challenging behaviour within a human rights approach. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69 (1), 95-100. doi: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2118513

‘Environments of concern’: reframing challenging behaviour within a human rights approach

2022

Conference Publication

How can I tell if a behaviour support plan is good? A discussion of plan quality and the best ways to identify a good plan.

Nankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2022). How can I tell if a behaviour support plan is good? A discussion of plan quality and the best ways to identify a good plan.. DSW Conference 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14-15 June 2022.

How can I tell if a behaviour support plan is good? A discussion of plan quality and the best ways to identify a good plan.

2022

Conference Publication

How can we help you? Exploring ways to support workplace wellbeing from a staff perspective

Vassos, Maria and Nankervis, Karen (2022). How can we help you? Exploring ways to support workplace wellbeing from a staff perspective. DSW Conference 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14-15 June 2022.

How can we help you? Exploring ways to support workplace wellbeing from a staff perspective

2021

Journal Article

Applying the CRPD to people with intellectual and developmental disability with behaviors of concern during COVID-19

Nankervis, Karen and Chan, Jeffrey (2021). Applying the CRPD to people with intellectual and developmental disability with behaviors of concern during COVID-19. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 18 (3) jppi.12374, 197-202. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12374

Applying the CRPD to people with intellectual and developmental disability with behaviors of concern during COVID-19

2019

Journal Article

Interactions of Residents Who Have Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours

Nankervis, Karen, Ashman, Adrian, Weekes, Alysia and Carroll, Michael (2019). Interactions of Residents Who Have Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours. International Journal of Disability Development and Education, 67 (1), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/1034912X.2019.1678742

Interactions of Residents Who Have Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours

2019

Book Chapter

Agencies and professions in the provision of care

Nankervis, Karen L. and Vassos, Maria V. (2019). Agencies and professions in the provision of care. Handbook of intellectual disabilities: integrating theory, research, and practice. (pp. 201-217) edited by Johnny L. Matson. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-20843-1_13

Agencies and professions in the provision of care

2019

Journal Article

Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Gavidia-Payne, Susana and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3 (3), 267-280. doi: 10.1007/s41252-019-00108-y

Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study

2019

Other Outputs

Defining the work of a disability support worker in Australia: A review of the work role

Vassos, Maria V., Nankervis, Karen L. and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Defining the work of a disability support worker in Australia: A review of the work role. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17156.35206

Defining the work of a disability support worker in Australia: A review of the work role

2019

Journal Article

Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 16 (1), 67-77. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12281

Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate

2019

Conference Publication

The affective impact of inclusive secondary mathematics for learners with Down syndrome: "I just love it!"

Faragher, Rhonda, Beswick, Kim, Cuskelly, Monica and Nankervis, Karen (2019). The affective impact of inclusive secondary mathematics for learners with Down syndrome: "I just love it!". Mathematics Education Research: Impacting Practice (Proceedings of the 42nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia), Perth, WA Australia, 1-4 July 2019. Perth: MERGA.

The affective impact of inclusive secondary mathematics for learners with Down syndrome: "I just love it!"

2018

Journal Article

Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trial

Young, J T, Davis, F J, Wardale, S, Vassos, M, van Dooren, K, Nankervis, K and Lennox, N G (2018). Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trial. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 62 (2), 126-139. doi: 10.1111/jir.12468

Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trial

2018

Conference Publication

The early response tool: development and initial psychometric evaluation

Vassos, M. and Nankervis, K. (2018). The early response tool: development and initial psychometric evaluation. 5th International IASSIDD Europe Congress, Athens, Greece, 17-20 July 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jar.12481

The early response tool: development and initial psychometric evaluation