Overview
Background
Amy is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and affiliate of the Parenting and Family Support Centre at UQ. She is the recipient of consecutive Children's Hospital Foundation Early Career Fellowships (2018-2021, 2021-2022). Amy is a paediatric nurse and completed her PhD (Health) in 2011, for which she received the Executive Dean's Commendation for Higher Degree Research. Amy's productive program of interdisciplinary research draws on health and behavioural science methodologies to understand the role of parents and parenting in child health and development, identify targets for intervention, and develop and test evidence-based parenting support interventions to improve children’s health and developmental outcomes. Current areas of focus include the use of evidence-based parenting support to improve outcomes for children with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, eczema, type 1 diabetes, PKU) and neurodevelopmental differences (e.g., autism), supporting families to develop healthy habits from early childhood (e.g., oral health, nutrition, screen use), and supporting parents in the transition to parenthood (e.g., perinatal mental health, breastfeeding). Amy is also the Program Lead for the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
Availability
- Associate Professor Amy Mitchell is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology
- Postgraduate Diploma, Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
Research interests
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Paediatric chronic disease management
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Parenting of children with chronic health conditions
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Impact of transition to parenthood and early parenting experiences on infant and child health and wellbeing
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Triple P for parents of children with phenylketonuria: a nonrandomized trial
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina, Kirby, Grace, McGill, James, Coman, David and Inwood, Anita (2021). Triple P for parents of children with phenylketonuria: a nonrandomized trial. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 46 (2), 208-218. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa100
2021
Journal Article
Parenting and child behaviour barriers to managing screen time with young children
Halpin, Samuel, Mitchell, Amy E., Baker, Sabine and Morawska, Alina (2021). Parenting and child behaviour barriers to managing screen time with young children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30 (3), 824-838. doi: 10.1007/s10826-020-01881-4
2021
Journal Article
Mental health, broad autism phenotype and psychological inflexibility in mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia: a cross-sectional survey
Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2021). Mental health, broad autism phenotype and psychological inflexibility in mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia: a cross-sectional survey. Autism, 25 (5), 1362361320984625-1202. doi: 10.1177/1362361320984625
2020
Conference Publication
Mental health of mothers of young children with autism in Australia: a cross-sectional survey
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2020). Mental health of mothers of young children with autism in Australia: a cross-sectional survey. Australasian Society for Autism Research Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 10-11 December 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
ENACT: an RCT of a novel very early support program for infants at increased likelihood of autism
Whittingham, K., McGlade, A., Kulasinghe, K., Mitchell, A.E., Heussler, H. and Boyd, R.N. (2020). ENACT: an RCT of a novel very early support program for infants at increased likelihood of autism. Australasian Society for Autism Research Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 10-11 December 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
The retrospective experiences of mothers of children with autism in Australia
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2020). The retrospective experiences of mothers of children with autism in Australia. 22nd Australian Human Development Association Online Conference, Online, 22-23 October 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
ENACT: an RCT of a novel very early support program for infants with an increased chance of autism
McGlade, A., Whittingham, K., Kulasinghe, K., Mitchell, A.E., Heussler, H. and Boyd, R.N. (2020). ENACT: an RCT of a novel very early support program for infants with an increased chance of autism. Children’s Health Precinct HDR Student Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19 October 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Mental health of mothers of young children with autism in Australia: a cross-sectional survey
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2020). Mental health of mothers of young children with autism in Australia: a cross-sectional survey. Children’s Health Precinct HDR Student Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19 October 2020.
2020
Journal Article
ENACT (ENvironmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): a randomised controlled trial of an innovative intervention for infants at risk of autism spectrum disorder
Whittingham, Koa, McGlade, Andrea, Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Mitchell, Amy E., Heussler, Honey and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2020). ENACT (ENvironmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): a randomised controlled trial of an innovative intervention for infants at risk of autism spectrum disorder. BMJ Open, 10 (8) e034315, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034315
2020
Journal Article
Do Australian children carry out recommended preventive child health behaviours?: insights from an online parent survey
Baker, Sabine, Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy E. (2020). Do Australian children carry out recommended preventive child health behaviours?: insights from an online parent survey. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 56 (6) jpc.14773, 900-907. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14773
2020
Journal Article
Engaging families of children with type 1 diabetes into a randomised controlled trial of a brief parenting group program
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Lohan, Aditi (2020). Engaging families of children with type 1 diabetes into a randomised controlled trial of a brief parenting group program. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29 (5), 1301-1311. doi: 10.1007/s10826-019-01648-6
2020
Conference Publication
ENACT (Environmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): A randomised controlled trial for infants at risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Whittingham, K., McGlade, A., Kulasinghe, K., Mitchell, A.E., Heussler, H.S., Hudry, K. and Boyd, R. (2020). ENACT (Environmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): A randomised controlled trial for infants at risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder. 10th Biennial Australian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10-14 March 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Psychological interventions for mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A.E. and Boyd, R.N. (2020). Psychological interventions for mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 10th Biennial Australian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10-14 March 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Quality of life of parents of children with phenylketonuria (PKU): Relationships with child behaviour and parenting indicators
Etel, E., Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Kirby, G., Inwood, A. and Coman, D. (2020). Quality of life of parents of children with phenylketonuria (PKU): Relationships with child behaviour and parenting indicators. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5 -7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Investigating Australian children’s adherence to recommended child health practices and associated parental concern
Baker, S., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2020). Investigating Australian children’s adherence to recommended child health practices and associated parental concern. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
A brief parenting intervention for families of children with PKU: Intervention selection, engagement and outcomes.
Kirby, G., Mitchell, A. and Morawska, A. (2020). A brief parenting intervention for families of children with PKU: Intervention selection, engagement and outcomes.. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5 -7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Targeting parental attitudes and perceived control over young children’s screen use: Implications for engagement into parenting interventions
Mitchell, A., MacLaverty, K., Baker, S. and Morawska, A. (2020). Targeting parental attitudes and perceived control over young children’s screen use: Implications for engagement into parenting interventions. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Psychological interventions for mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A.E. and Boyd, R.N. (2020). Psychological interventions for mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 20th Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
2020
Conference Publication
Randomised controlled trial of Positive Parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P) for parents of children with eczema
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A., Casey, E., Fraser, J. and Filus, A. (2020). Randomised controlled trial of Positive Parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P) for parents of children with eczema. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
2020
Journal Article
Paediatric nursing research in Australia: a descriptive survey
Ullman, Amanda J., Xu, Hui, Mitchell, Amy, Doyle, Rebecca, Kleidon, Tricia, Rickard, Claire, Cooke, Marie, Harley, Amanda, Kain, Victoria, Forster, Elizabeth and Petsky, Helen (2020). Paediatric nursing research in Australia: a descriptive survey. Collegian, 27 (1), 49-56. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2019.05.005
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Amy Mitchell is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Post-discharge Parenting Practices for Children with a Low Birthweight History in Extremely Poor Households: A Study from East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alina Morawska
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Master Philosophy
Enhancing paediatric nurse training practices in Australia for teaching Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) to children and their families; strategies to reduce peritonitis events
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Amanda Ullman
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Doctor Philosophy
Parenting intervention to promote positive food parenting practices and healthy eating behaviours in young children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alina Morawska
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Doctor Philosophy
GENDER INEQUALITY AND CHILD MALNUTRITION: A MIX METHODS STUDY IN EAST NUSA TENGGARA PROVINCE INDONESIA
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alina Morawska
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Doctor Philosophy
The Transition to Motherhood for Women with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Perinatal Care, Psychotropic Medication Use, Birth Trauma and Mental Health Outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Koa Whittingham
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring wellbeing in young people treated for cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stefanie Plage, Associate Professor Jemma Venables
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
AutInsight: Development of a Consumer-Informed Parent Support Program for Parents of Autistic Children
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Koa Whittingham
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Efficacy of parenting interventions for maternal perinatal depression and infant developmental outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Divna Haslam, Professor Alina Morawska
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
ENACT (Environmental enrichment for infants, parenting with ACT): An Intervention for infants with an increased chance of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Koa Whittingham
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Parenting Interventions for Parents of Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alina Morawska
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