Overview
Availability
- Professor Karen Nankervis is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Certificate, Sunbury School of Nursing
- Certificate of Mental Health Nursing, Metropolitan and Eastern School of Psychiatric Nursing
- Bachelor of Education, La Trobe University
- Doctor of Philosophy, La Trobe University
Research interests
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Positive Behaviour Support
Assessment and development of quality of positive behaviour support plans, effective positive behaviour supports
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Forensic disability
Assessment, treatment and supports for people with intellectual disability who offend
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Genomics and disability
The ethical, legal and social issues of genomics for people with lived experience of disability
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Relinquishment of children with disabilities
The early identification and support for families at risk of relinquishing the care of their child with disability
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Reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices
Evidence-based approaches to the reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices with children and adults across settings, as well as safeguarding mechanisms
Works
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2010
Conference Publication
Does age and level of support needs influence the relinquishment of family members with a disability
Vassos, M., Nankervis, K and Rosewarne, A. (2010). Does age and level of support needs influence the relinquishment of family members with a disability. Third International Conference of IASSID-Europe, Rome, Italy, 20-22 October 2010. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00586.x
2010
Conference Publication
Why do families relinquish care of their family member with a disability?
Nankervis, K., Rosewarne, A. and Vassos, M. (2010). Why do families relinquish care of their family member with a disability?. Third International Conference of IASSID-Europe, Rome, Italy, 20-22 October 2009. WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC.
2010
Conference Publication
The role that age and support needs play in a family's decision to relinquish care
Nankervis, K., Rosewarne, A. and Vassos, M. (2010). The role that age and support needs play in a family's decision to relinquish care. ASSID 2010: 45th Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 29 September - 1 October 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Challenging behaviour and restrictive practices: A review of progress since 2006
Nankervis, K., Townsend, C., Couzens, D., Lyons, I., Brown, A. and Mee, B. (2010). Challenging behaviour and restrictive practices: A review of progress since 2006. Third International Conference of IASSID - Europe, Rome, Italy, 20-22 October 2010. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00582.x
2009
Conference Publication
An investigation into the causes of relinquishment into respite care
Rosewarne, Andrea, Payne, Michelle, Nankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2009). An investigation into the causes of relinquishment into respite care. DSW09: 9th Annual ASSID Conference for Disability Support Workers, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 18-19 November 2009. Rosanna, VIC, Australia: Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID).
2004
Conference Publication
The <i>Signposts for Building Better Behaviour</i> program:: Training workers in the disability field
Hudson, A, Cameron, C, Gavidia-Payne, S, Matthews, J and Nankervis, K (2004). The Signposts for Building Better Behaviour program:: Training workers in the disability field. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2004
Conference Publication
Factors affecting comprehension of the police caution
Leighton, DG, Hudson, AM and Nankervis, KL (2004). Factors affecting comprehension of the police caution. OXFORD: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING LTD.
2004
Conference Publication
Problem behaviour in children with disabilities: Parental strategies, supports and difficulties
Gavidia-Payne, ST, Hudson, A, Matthews, J, Cameron, C and Nankervis, K (2004). Problem behaviour in children with disabilities: Parental strategies, supports and difficulties. OXFORD: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING LTD.
2004
Conference Publication
The impact of a mentoring program for at risk young people with intellectual disability (ID)
Nankervis, K, Toomey, J, Clark, D, Hudson, A and Radler, G (2004). The impact of a mentoring program for at risk young people with intellectual disability (ID). OXFORD: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING LTD.
2004
Conference Publication
Graduate capabilities as identified by key stakeholders in the disability sector
Nankervis, K, Muir, P and Phillips, A (2004). Graduate capabilities as identified by key stakeholders in the disability sector. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2003
Journal Article
Evaluation of an intervention system for parents of children with intellectual disability and challenging behaviour
Hudson, AM, Matthews, JM, Gavidia-Payne, ST, Cameron, CA, Mildon, RL, Radler, GA and Nankervis, KL (2003). Evaluation of an intervention system for parents of children with intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 47 (4-5), 238-249. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2788.2003.00486.x
2001
Other Outputs
Power Sharing and Direct Care Staff Interaction with Residents of Disability Accommodation Services: Research Report
Nankervis, Karen, Hamilton, D. and Neville, C. (2001). Power Sharing and Direct Care Staff Interaction with Residents of Disability Accommodation Services: Research Report.
2000
Conference Publication
Teaching of skills to people with an intellectual disability in residential settings
Nankervis, K (2000). Teaching of skills to people with an intellectual disability in residential settings. OXFORD: BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD.
2000
Conference Publication
Prevention of sexual offending amongst adolescents with an intellectual disability: Identifying the risks
Nankervis, K, Smith, D and Phillips, AH (2000). Prevention of sexual offending amongst adolescents with an intellectual disability: Identifying the risks. OXFORD: BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD.
2000
Conference Publication
Development and trailing of a support package for parents of children with an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour
Nankervis, K, Gavidia-Payne, S and Hudson, A (2000). Development and trailing of a support package for parents of children with an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. OXFORD: BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD.
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Active engagement of people with disability in genomic research: honouring their knowledge and perspectives in creating recommendations and evaluation framework for designing value enhanced participatory research.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher, Dr Maria Vassos
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Doctor Philosophy
Curriculum Connection - Outdoor Learning: school camps and experiences of students with Autism
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher
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Doctor Philosophy
The effects of Tier 1 Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices on student behaviour and achievement in Queensland primary schools
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shiralee Poed
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Doctor Philosophy
Educational Quality of Life for Students with Disabilities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher, Dr Maria Vassos
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Doctor Philosophy
An Appreciative Narrative Inquiry Capturing the Voice of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Views of their Teachers to Explore Engagement and Inclusion in Secondary Schools
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher
Completed supervision
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2022
Master Philosophy
Places to Belong, The Community Experiences of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Developing a greater understanding of parental relinquishment of care in the disability sector
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Hornsey
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
A Conceptual Model of Quality Service Provision for People with Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours: Enhancement and Enrichment through Service User and Other Stakeholder Consultation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Hornsey
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Navigating the Mindfield of Social Emotional Learning in High School:Using Gamification to Enhance Learning and Well-being Outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Emma Antrobus, Professor Annemaree Carroll
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