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2025 Conference Publication What can disability support organisations do to limit disability support worker (DSW) stress in the workplace? Perspectives from an Australian DSW wellbeing surveyVassos, Maria, Carberry, Trent and Nankervis, Karen (2025). What can disability support organisations do to limit disability support worker (DSW) stress in the workplace? Perspectives from an Australian DSW wellbeing survey. ASID 2025 Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 12-14 November 2025. |
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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, 47 (11), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2402079 |
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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, 11 (2), 251-264. doi: 10.1080/23297018.2024.2391804 |
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2024 Conference Publication The establishment and piloting of an AI driven online professional development and feedback programMcvilly, K., Kirley, M., Oliveira, E. A., Vassos, M. and Nankervis, K. (2024). The establishment and piloting of an AI driven online professional development and feedback program. Re‐imagining Connections, The 17th IASSIDD World Congress, Chicago, IL USA, 5-8 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. |
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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, 1-10. doi: 10.1111/jar.13261 |
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2024 Conference Publication Exploring the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic technologies and disability - findings from a large-scale surveyVassos, M., Nankervis, K., Faragher, R., Breedt, R. and Kelly, J. (2024). Exploring the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic technologies and disability - findings from a large-scale survey. Re‐imagining Connections, The 17th IASSIDD World Congress, Chicago, IL United States, 5-8 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. |
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2024 Conference Publication Developing the format and assessment criteria for an online, AI-based, positive behaviour support plan quality feedback toolNankervis, K., Vassos, M., Carberry, T. and King, M. (2024). Developing the format and assessment criteria for an online, AI-based, positive behaviour support plan quality feedback tool. Re‐imagining Connections, The 17th IASSIDD World Congress, Chicago, IL, United States, 5-8 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. |
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2024 Conference Publication The Behaviour Support Plan Quality Assessment (BSPQA) - a new tool to measure the quality of a positive behaviour support planVassos, 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. |
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2024 Conference Publication Navigating the ethical, legal and social issues of genomics and disability: an inclusive frameworkNankervis, 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. |
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2024 Conference Publication Eliciting stakeholder views on ethical, legal and social issues of genomics in the context of disability: a modified Delphi studyFaragher, R., Nankervis, K., Vassos, M., Boyle, F., Smith, S. and Kelly, J. (2024). Eliciting stakeholder views on ethical, legal and social issues of genomics in the context of disability: a modified Delphi study. 17th IASSIDD World Congress, Chicago, IL United States, 5 - 8 August 2024. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jir.13166 |
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2024 Conference Publication Embers of exhaustion – exploring approaches to wellbeing in direct support workersCarberry, Trent and Vassos, Maria (2024). Embers of exhaustion – exploring approaches to wellbeing in direct support workers. DSW Conference 2024, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15 - 16 July 2024. |
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2023 Conference Publication The quality markers of a good positive behaviour support planVassos, 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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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2023 Other Outputs Evidence matters: developing quality behaviour support plansNankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2023). Evidence matters: developing quality behaviour support plans. Penrith, NSW Australia: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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2019 Other Outputs Social attitudes towards intellectual disabilityVassos, M. (2019). Social attitudes towards intellectual disability. Cannon Hill, Qld, Australia: Endeavour Foundation. |
