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:
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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)

141 - 160 of 201 works

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!

2004

Conference Publication

A cross-cultural examination of the development of self-imposed delay of gratification

Cuskelly, M, Yang, LZ, Jobling, A, Liu, W and Zhang, A (2004). A cross-cultural examination of the development of self-imposed delay of gratification. HOVE: PSYCHOLOGY PRESS.

A cross-cultural examination of the development of self-imposed delay of gratification

2004

Journal Article

Research in the public interest: working for children with disabilities

Cuskelly, Monica (2004). Research in the public interest: working for children with disabilities. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education,, 51 (3), 227-229. doi: 10.1080/1034912042000259206

Research in the public interest: working for children with disabilities

2004

Journal Article

The evolving construct of intellectual disability: is everything old new again?

Cuskelly, Monica (2004). The evolving construct of intellectual disability: is everything old new again?. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 51 (1), 117-122. doi: 10.1080/1034912042000182238

The evolving construct of intellectual disability: is everything old new again?

2004

Journal Article

School readiness and factors that influence decision making

Mcbryde, C., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2004). School readiness and factors that influence decision making. Occupational Therapy International, 11 (4), 193-208. doi: 10.1002/oti.211

School readiness and factors that influence decision making

2004

Journal Article

The Stanford Binet fourth edition and its use with individuals with Down syndrome: Cautions for clinicians

Couzens, Donna, Cuskelly, Monica and Jobling, Anne (2004). The Stanford Binet fourth edition and its use with individuals with Down syndrome: Cautions for clinicians. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 51 (1), 39-56. doi: 10.1080/1034912042000182193

The Stanford Binet fourth edition and its use with individuals with Down syndrome: Cautions for clinicians

2004

Conference Publication

Loneliness of boys with developmental coordination disorder

Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2004). Loneliness of boys with developmental coordination disorder. 8th State Conference OT Australia, "Making Waves", Twin Waters, Queensland, 17-18 September 2004.

Loneliness of boys with developmental coordination disorder

2004

Book Chapter

Disability: Characteristics, contexts and consequences

Cuskelly, M. M. and Hayes, A. (2004). Disability: Characteristics, contexts and consequences. Children, Families and Communities: Contexts and Consequences. (pp. 29-51) edited by Jennifer M. Bowes. Victoria Australia: Oxford University Press.

Disability: Characteristics, contexts and consequences

2004

Journal Article

Attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with an intellectual disability: parents, support staff, and a community sample

Cuskelly, M. and Bryde, R. (2004). Attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with an intellectual disability: parents, support staff, and a community sample. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 29 (3), 255-264. doi: 10.1080/13668250412331285136

Attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with an intellectual disability: parents, support staff, and a community sample

2003

Journal Article

A mental age matched comparison study of delay of gratification in children with Down syndrome

Cuskelly, Monica, Zhang, Airong and Hayes, Alan (2003). A mental age matched comparison study of delay of gratification in children with Down syndrome. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 50 (3), 239-251. doi: 10.1080/1034912032000120435

A mental age matched comparison study of delay of gratification in children with Down syndrome

2003

Journal Article

Sibling relationships of children with Down syndrome: Perspectives of mothers, fathers and siblings

Cuskelly, Monica and Gunn, Pat (2003). Sibling relationships of children with Down syndrome: Perspectives of mothers, fathers and siblings. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 108 (4), 234-244. doi: 10.1352/0895-8017(2003)1082.0.CO;2

Sibling relationships of children with Down syndrome: Perspectives of mothers, fathers and siblings

2003

Journal Article

A comparative study of mastery motivation in young children with Down's syndrome: Similar outcome, different processes?

Gilmore, Linda, Cuskelly, Monica and Hayes, Alan (2003). A comparative study of mastery motivation in young children with Down's syndrome: Similar outcome, different processes?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 47 (3), 181-190. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2788.2003.00460.x

A comparative study of mastery motivation in young children with Down's syndrome: Similar outcome, different processes?

2003

Journal Article

School readiness: An overview

McBryde, C., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2003). School readiness: An overview. Educating Young Children: Learning and Teaching in the Early Childhood Years, 9 (2), 22-24.

School readiness: An overview

2003

Journal Article

Mastery motivation: Stability and predictive validity for ages two to eight

Gilmore, L., Cuskelly, M. M. and Purdie, N. (2003). Mastery motivation: Stability and predictive validity for ages two to eight. Early Education and Development, 14 (4), 411-424. doi: 10.1207/s15566935eed1404_2

Mastery motivation: Stability and predictive validity for ages two to eight

2003

Journal Article

Teacher and student teacher perspectives of school readiness

Cuskelly, M. M. and Detering, N. (2003). Teacher and student teacher perspectives of school readiness. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 28 (2), 39-46. doi: 10.1177/183693910302800208

Teacher and student teacher perspectives of school readiness

2003

Conference Publication

Childrens Adaptive Time Use: Engagement in Healthy Leisure Behaviours

Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2003). Childrens Adaptive Time Use: Engagement in Healthy Leisure Behaviours. Leading Changes, Melbourne, 6-9 April 2003. Melbourne: OT Australia.

Childrens Adaptive Time Use: Engagement in Healthy Leisure Behaviours

2003

Journal Article

Changing student teachers' attitudes towards disability and inclusion

Campbell, J, Gilmore, L and Cuskelly, M (2003). Changing student teachers' attitudes towards disability and inclusion. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 28 (4), 369-379. doi: 10.1080/13668250310001616407

Changing student teachers' attitudes towards disability and inclusion

2003

Journal Article

Development expectations, personality, stereotypes, and attitudes towards inclusive education: Community and teacher views of down sydrome

Gilmore, L., Campbell, J. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2003). Development expectations, personality, stereotypes, and attitudes towards inclusive education: Community and teacher views of down sydrome. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 50 (1), 65-76. doi: 10.1080/1034912032000053340

Development expectations, personality, stereotypes, and attitudes towards inclusive education: Community and teacher views of down sydrome

2003

Journal Article

Self-regulatory behaviors in children with Down syndrome and typically developing children measured using the Goodman Lock Box

Gilmore, L, Cuskelly, M and Hayes, A (2003). Self-regulatory behaviors in children with Down syndrome and typically developing children measured using the Goodman Lock Box. Research In Developmental Disabilities, 24 (2), 95-108. doi: 10.1016/S0891-4222(03)00012-X

Self-regulatory behaviors in children with Down syndrome and typically developing children measured using the Goodman Lock Box

2002

Book Chapter

Life styles of adults with Down syndrome living at home

Jobling, M.A. and Cuskelly, M. (2002). Life styles of adults with Down syndrome living at home. Down Syndrome Across the Life Span. (pp. 109-120) edited by M. Cuskelly, A. Jobling and S. Buckley. London: Whurr. doi: 10.1002/9780470777886.ch9

Life styles of adults with Down syndrome living at home

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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