Dr Monica Cuskelly
Dr

Monica Cuskelly

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Background

Down syndrome

Dr Cuskelly is the Director of the long running Down Syndrome Research Program based at The University of Queensland. In addition to her interests in the development of individuals with Down syndrome she has research interests in the psycho-social functioning of individuals with intellectual disability, family functioning in families with a child with a disability, and self-regulation and mastery motivation in vulnerable groups.

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Dr Monica Cuskelly is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Clinical sciences Education

Research interests

  • Development of individuals with Down syndrome

    Program of research that includes a longitudinal study of cognition, motor development and adaptive behaviour that has been in operation for 40 years. Research has also focused on self-regulation, mastery motivation and psycho-social functioning.

  • Family functioning in families with a child with a disability

    Experience of family members, including siblings, of having a child with a disability in the family.

  • Development and self-regulation in vulnerable populations

    Research has focused on children with intellectual disability, but has also included children born prematurely

  • Aspirations for the future of young people with intelelctual dsiability and their families

    Examination of aspirations and the facilitators and barriers to achieving a full and satisfying life as an adult.

Search Professor Monica Cuskelly’s works on UQ eSpace

201 works between 1991 and 2024
All (201) Journal Article (136) Book Chapter (19) Conference Publication (34) Book (7) Other Outputs (2) Edited Outputs (3)

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2007

Conference Publication

Sports participation of Australian boys with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Embracing cultural diversity through innovative practice

Poulsen, A., Ziviani, J. and Cuskelly, M. (2007). Sports participation of Australian boys with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Embracing cultural diversity through innovative practice. 4th Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC'07), Hong Kong, 23-26 June 2007. Hong Kong: Hong Kong OT Association.

Sports participation of Australian boys with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Embracing cultural diversity through innovative practice

2007

Journal Article

Perceived freedom in leisure and physical co-ordination ability: impact on out-of-school activity participation and life satisfaction

Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2007). Perceived freedom in leisure and physical co-ordination ability: impact on out-of-school activity participation and life satisfaction. Child: Care, Health and Development, 33 (4), 432-440. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2007.00730.x

Perceived freedom in leisure and physical co-ordination ability: impact on out-of-school activity participation and life satisfaction

2006

Journal Article

Adjustment, sibling problems and coping strategies of brothers and sisters of children with autistic spectrum disorders

Ross, Penelope and Cuskelly, Monica (2006). Adjustment, sibling problems and coping strategies of brothers and sisters of children with autistic spectrum disorders. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 31 (2), 77-86. doi: 10.1080/13668250600710864

Adjustment, sibling problems and coping strategies of brothers and sisters of children with autistic spectrum disorders

2006

Journal Article

Predictors of stress in mothers and fathers of children with Fragile-X syndrome

McCarthy, Annette, Cuskelly, Monica, van Kraayenoord, Christina E. and Cohen, Jonathan (2006). Predictors of stress in mothers and fathers of children with Fragile-X syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 27 (6), 688-704. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2005.10.002

Predictors of stress in mothers and fathers of children with Fragile-X syndrome

2006

Conference Publication

Boys with developmental coordination disorder: Loneliness and perceived freedom in leisure

Poulsen, Anne, Ziviani, Jenny and Cuskelly, Monica (2006). Boys with developmental coordination disorder: Loneliness and perceived freedom in leisure. 14th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT 2006): OTs in Action: Local and Global, Sydney, Australia, 23-28 July 2006.

Boys with developmental coordination disorder: Loneliness and perceived freedom in leisure

2006

Conference Publication

Loneliness, life satisfaction and general self-concept of boys with develomental coordination disorder

Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2006). Loneliness, life satisfaction and general self-concept of boys with develomental coordination disorder. School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Postgraduate Research Day, Brisbane, Australia, 12 December 2006.

Loneliness, life satisfaction and general self-concept of boys with develomental coordination disorder

2006

Journal Article

General self-concept and life satisfaction for boys with differing levels of physical coordination: The role of goal orientations and leisure participation

Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2006). General self-concept and life satisfaction for boys with differing levels of physical coordination: The role of goal orientations and leisure participation. Human Movement Science, 25 (6), 839-860. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2006.05.003

General self-concept and life satisfaction for boys with differing levels of physical coordination: The role of goal orientations and leisure participation

2006

Journal Article

Parents of adults with an intellectual disability

Cuskelly, M. M. (2006). Parents of adults with an intellectual disability. Family Matters (74), 20-25.

Parents of adults with an intellectual disability

2006

Journal Article

Parental strategies for assisting children to wait

Cuskelly, M. M., Jobling, M. A., Gilmore, L. and Glenn, S. (2006). Parental strategies for assisting children to wait. Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 11 (2), 55-63. doi: 10.3104/reports.315

Parental strategies for assisting children to wait

2006

Journal Article

Young people with Down syndrome: A preliminary investigation of health knowledge and associated behaviours

Jobling, M A and Cuskelly, M M (2006). Young people with Down syndrome: A preliminary investigation of health knowledge and associated behaviours. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 31 (4), 210-218. doi: 10.1080/13668250600999186

Young people with Down syndrome: A preliminary investigation of health knowledge and associated behaviours

2006

Book

Families of Adults with Down Syndrome

Cuskelly, M. M., Brown, I.L., Shearer, J and Singh, B (2006). Families of Adults with Down Syndrome. 1 ed. Hampshire, UK: The Down Syndrome Educational Trust.

Families of Adults with Down Syndrome

2006

Journal Article

School counsellors and young people in care

Hay, I. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2006). School counsellors and young people in care. Australian Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 16 (1), 106-118. doi: 10.1375/ajgc.16.1.106

School counsellors and young people in care

2006

Book Chapter

The transition to school

McBryde, C., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2006). The transition to school. Occupational Therapy with Children: Understanding Children's Occupations and Enabling Participation. (pp. 222-240) edited by S. Rodger and J. Ziviani. Carlton, VIC: Blackwell Publishing.

The transition to school

2006

Journal Article

Adjustment of chldren who have a sibling with Down syndrome: perspectives of mothers, fathers and children

Cuskelly, M. and Gunn, P. (2006). Adjustment of chldren who have a sibling with Down syndrome: perspectives of mothers, fathers and children. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 50 (12), 917-925. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2006.00922.x

Adjustment of chldren who have a sibling with Down syndrome: perspectives of mothers, fathers and children

2006

Journal Article

Physical activity, food intake and television habits of young adults with Down syndrome and their siblings

Jobling, M A, Cuskelly, M M and Rutherford, J. (2006). Physical activity, food intake and television habits of young adults with Down syndrome and their siblings. ACHPER Healthy Lifestyles Journal, 53 (3-4), 24-30.

Physical activity, food intake and television habits of young adults with Down syndrome and their siblings

2005

Conference Publication

The measurement of self-regulation from ages 2 to 8

Gilmore, L. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2005). The measurement of self-regulation from ages 2 to 8. Past Reflections, Future Directions, Melbourne, VIC, 28 September - 2 October 2005. Melbourne: The Australian Psychological Society.

The measurement of self-regulation from ages 2 to 8

2005

Conference Publication

Children and youth in foster care: A multidimensional issue for educators

Hay, I. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2005). Children and youth in foster care: A multidimensional issue for educators. Cognition, Language and Special Education Research Conference, Surfers Paradise, QLD., 2-4 December 2005. Brisbane, QLD: Griffith University.

Children and youth in foster care: A multidimensional issue for educators

2005

Journal Article

Strategies Used by 3 to 5 Years Old Children on a Self-imposed Delay of Gratification Task Including a Cross-cultural Comparison Between China and Australia

Yang, Lizhu, Wang, Jiangyang, Liu, Wen, Cuskelly, Monica and Zhang,, Airong (2005). Strategies Used by 3 to 5 Years Old Children on a Self-imposed Delay of Gratification Task Including a Cross-cultural Comparison Between China and Australia. Acta Psychologica Sinica, 37 (2), 224-232.

Strategies Used by 3 to 5 Years Old Children on a Self-imposed Delay of Gratification Task Including a Cross-cultural Comparison Between China and Australia

2005

Journal Article

Caveat emptor!

Cuskelly, Monica (2005). Caveat emptor!. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 52 (4), 271-273. doi: 10.1080/10349120500348607

Caveat emptor!

2005

Book Chapter

Ethical inclusion of children with disabilities in research

Cuskelly, M. M. (2005). Ethical inclusion of children with disabilities in research. Ethical Research with Children. (pp. 97-111) edited by A. Farrell. Berkshire, UK: Open University Press.

Ethical inclusion of children with disabilities in research

Past funding

  • 2012 - 2016
    Constructing futures: An investigation of the aspirations of young adults with an intellectual disability and their parents
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Constructing futures: Career development of individuals with an intellectual disability
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2016
    Evaluation of the Evolve behaviour support service
    Disability Services Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2016
    Early intervention services for children with a physical disability
    Disability Services Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Self-regulation in very low birthweight/very preterm 2 and 4 year olds: A comparison study.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005
    RDG_Enabling Grant_Strategic
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    The development of the capacity to delay gratification in children with an intellectual disability
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    The effectiveness of person-centred planning on the quality of life of adults with an intellectual disability living in the community
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2000
    What factors are associated with healthy eating and physical activity in young people with Down Syndrome?
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    A cross-cultural study of self-imposed delay of gratification
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Control of pituitary hormone secretion by PACAP
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Evaluation of the newly discovered prolactin releasing peptides (PRP31 and PRP20)
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    The developmental progression of motovation over the early years of schooling: Personal characteristics, parental influences, and academic experience
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Polactin expression during lactation in the marsupial brushtail possum
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Pregnancy and Lactation in the Marsupial Bandicoot, Isoodon Macrourus
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Dopamine and noradrenaline as prolactin release-inhibiting factors
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Dopamine D1 receptors in the ventromedial hypothalamus and the control of prolactin secretion
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Health knowledge and bebaviours in adolescents with down syndrome
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Hypothalamic neuropeptides that rugulate pituitary hormone secretion
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Hormonal control of growth and organ development in the brushtail possum
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1995
    Maternal support for exploratory behaviour: Implications for mastery motivation
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Parenting employment-decisions and family functioning in community context: Normative features and disability specific factors
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Monica Cuskelly is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Monica Cuskelly directly for media enquiries about:

  • Children and motivation
  • Developmental psychology
  • Disability - family relationships
  • Down syndrome - development
  • Family relationships and children with disabilities
  • Motivation - in children
  • Psychology - developmental

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