2023 Journal Article The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implicationsVassos, 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 |
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 |
2019 Journal Article Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory StudyVassos, 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 |
2019 Journal Article Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climateVassos, 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 |
2017 Journal Article Can the job demand-control-(support) model predict disability support worker burnout and work engagement?Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Skerry, Trevor and Lante, Kerrie (2017). Can the job demand-control-(support) model predict disability support worker burnout and work engagement?. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 44 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2017.1310818 |
2016 Journal Article The outcome of a statewide audit of the quality of positive behaviour support plansWardale, Simon, Davis, Fiona, Vassos, Maria and Nankervis, Karen (2016). The outcome of a statewide audit of the quality of positive behaviour support plans. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 43 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2016.1254736 |
2013 Journal Article What qualities are valued in residential direct care workers from the perspective of people with an intellectual disability and managers of accommodation services?Dodevska, G. A. and Vassos, M. V. (2013). What qualities are valued in residential direct care workers from the perspective of people with an intellectual disability and managers of accommodation services?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 57 (7), 601-615. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01565.x |
2013 Journal Article Work engagement and job burnout within the disability support worker populationVassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Skerry, Trevor and Lante, Kerrie (2013). Work engagement and job burnout within the disability support worker population. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34 (11), 3884-3895. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.08.005 |
2024 Journal Article A positive behaviour support practice framework for disability and community services in Australia that prioritises human rights and evidence-based practicesFisher, Alinka, Louise, Kymberly, Dobek, Monika, McRae, Jo, Clissold, Maverick, Reschke, Katrina, Fox, Russell, Leif, Erin, Vassos, Maria, Ellis, Jane, Annear, Katharine, Figueiredo, Sessina, Cubis, Lee, Cheung, Sau Chi, Spicer, Matthew, Nankervis, Karen, McVilly, Keith and Freeman, Rachel (2024). A positive behaviour support practice framework for disability and community services in Australia that prioritises human rights and evidence-based practices. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2402079 |
2024 Journal Article Positive Behaviour Support is effective when implemented correctly: a response to “Restrictive practice – A pathway to elimination” (Spivakovsky, Steele, & Wadiwel, 2023)Carberry, Trent, Wardale, Simon, Hutchison, Sarah, Lackey, Susan and Vassos, Maria (2024). Positive Behaviour Support is effective when implemented correctly: a response to “Restrictive practice – A pathway to elimination” (Spivakovsky, Steele, & Wadiwel, 2023). Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 1-13. doi: 10.1080/23297018.2024.2391804 |
2024 Journal Article Evaluating the effectiveness of the Complex Behaviour Forum—A multisystem approach to supporting people with complex challenging behaviourCarberry, Trent, Hutchison, Sarah, Wardale, Simon, Demir, Rebeka and Vassos, Maria (2024). Evaluating the effectiveness of the Complex Behaviour Forum—A multisystem approach to supporting people with complex challenging behaviour. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 37 (4) e13261. doi: 10.1111/jar.13261 |
2023 Journal Article Australasian genetic counselors' attitudes toward disability and prenatal testing: Findings from a cross‐sectional surveyYanes, 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 |
2023 Conference Publication Why should I care about evidence? Direct support work and evidence-based practiceNankervis, 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. |
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. |
2022 Conference Publication How can we help you? Exploring ways to support workplace wellbeing from a staff perspectiveVassos, 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. |
2019 Book Chapter Agencies and professions in the provision of careNankervis, 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 |
2019 Other Outputs Defining the work of a disability support worker in Australia: A review of the work roleVassos, 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 |
2019 Other Outputs Social attitudes towards intellectual disabilityVassos, M. (2019). Social attitudes towards intellectual disability. Cannon Hill, Qld, Australia: Endeavour Foundation. |
2018 Conference Publication Occupational, health, and safety cost savings as a result of implementing positive behaviour supportVassos, M., Wardale, S. and Cornish, G. (2018). Occupational, health, and safety cost savings as a result of implementing positive behaviour support. Fifth International IASSIDD Europe Congress , Athens, Greece, 17–20 July 2018 . Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley. |
2018 Journal Article Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trialYoung, 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 |