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

200 works between 1991 and 2024
All (200) Journal Article (135) Book Chapter (19) Conference Publication (34) Book (7) Other Outputs (2) Edited Outputs (3)

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2000

Journal Article

Challenges for service providers

Cuskelly, M. M. (2000). Challenges for service providers. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 47 (2), 117-118.

Challenges for service providers

2000

Conference Publication

Knowing and doing: Health knowledge and behaviours of adolescents with Down syndrome

Jobling, A. M. A. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2000). Knowing and doing: Health knowledge and behaviours of adolescents with Down syndrome. 7th World Down Syndrome Congress, Sydney, 23-26 March 2000. Sydney: Down Syndrome Association of NSW.

Knowing and doing: Health knowledge and behaviours of adolescents with Down syndrome

2000

Edited Outputs

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. (2000). 47 (1-2)

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

2000

Conference Publication

Delay of gratification in young adults with Down syndrome

Cuskelly, M. M. and Jobling, A. M. A. (2000). Delay of gratification in young adults with Down syndrome. 7th World Down Syndrome Congress, Sydney, 23-26 March 2000. Sydney: Down Syndrome Association of NSW.

Delay of gratification in young adults with Down syndrome

2000

Journal Article

The responsibilities of adult siblings of adults with dual sensory impairments

Cuskelly, M. M. and Harland, P. (2000). The responsibilities of adult siblings of adults with dual sensory impairments. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 47 (3), 293-307. doi: 10.1080/713671116

The responsibilities of adult siblings of adults with dual sensory impairments

2000

Conference Publication

Ready for school in the 21st century?

McBryde, C. L., Cuskelly, M. M. and Ziviani, J. M. (2000). Ready for school in the 21st century?. OT Australia - Qld 6th State Conference, Toowoomba, 7-8 April 2000. Melbourne: OT Australia.

Ready for school in the 21st century?

1999

Journal Article

Adjustment of siblings of children with a disability: Methodological issues

Cuskelly, M. M. (1999). Adjustment of siblings of children with a disability: Methodological issues. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 21 (2), 111-124. doi: 10.1023/A:1005331700993

Adjustment of siblings of children with a disability: Methodological issues

1999

Edited Outputs

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. (1999). 46 (4)

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

1999

Book

Families and Friends

Cuskelly, M. M. and Hayes, A. J. (1999). Families and Friends. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association.

Families and Friends

1999

Journal Article

An international focus

Cuskelly, M. M. (1999). An international focus. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 46 (4), 437-438.

An international focus

1999

Book

Brothers and Sisters of Children with Down Syndrome

Cuskelly, M. M. and Hayes, A. J. (1999). Brothers and Sisters of Children with Down Syndrome. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association.

Brothers and Sisters of Children with Down Syndrome

1999

Book Chapter

Disability: Characteristics, contexts and consequences

Hayes, A. and Cuskelly, M. M. (1999). Disability: Characteristics, contexts and consequences. Children, families and communities: Contexts and consequences. (pp. 21-39) edited by Jennifer M. Bowes and Alan Hayes. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

Disability: Characteristics, contexts and consequences

1999

Book

Parents' Guide to the Care of Their Child with Down Syndrome

Cuskelly, M. M. and Hayes, A. J. (1999). Parents' Guide to the Care of Their Child with Down Syndrome. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association.

Parents' Guide to the Care of Their Child with Down Syndrome

1998

Journal Article

Parenting and employment decisions of parents with a preschool child with a disability

M.Cuskelly M.CuskellyMonicaM.Cuskelly M.CuskellyMonicahttps://api.elsevier.com/content/author/author_id/6602768107 (1998). Parenting and employment decisions of parents with a preschool child with a disability. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 23 (4), 319-332. doi: 10.1080/13668259800033801

Parenting and employment decisions of parents with a preschool child with a disability

1998

Journal Article

Educational psychology: Establishing a role

Cuskelly M. and Gordon L. (1998). Educational psychology: Establishing a role. Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 15 (2), 62-73. doi: 10.1017/S0816512200027942

Educational psychology: Establishing a role

1998

Journal Article

The Importance of Self-Regulation in Young Children With Down Syndrome

Cuskelly, Monica, Zhang, Airong and Gilmore, Linda (1998). The Importance of Self-Regulation in Young Children With Down Syndrome. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 45 (3), 331-341. doi: 10.1080/1034912980450308

The Importance of Self-Regulation in Young Children With Down Syndrome

1994

Journal Article

Educating Teachers About Asthma

Atchison, JM and Cuskelly, MM (1994). Educating Teachers About Asthma. Journal of Asthma, 31 (4), 269-276. doi: 10.3109/02770909409089474

Educating Teachers About Asthma

1993

Journal Article

Maternal Reports of Behavior of Siblings of Children with Down-Syndrome

Cuskelly, M and Gunn, P (1993). Maternal Reports of Behavior of Siblings of Children with Down-Syndrome. American Journal On Mental Retardation, 97 (5), 521-529.

Maternal Reports of Behavior of Siblings of Children with Down-Syndrome

1992

Journal Article

Behavioral-Problems in Children with Downs-Syndrome and Their Siblings

Cuskelly, M and Dadds, M (1992). Behavioral-Problems in Children with Downs-Syndrome and Their Siblings. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 33 (4), 749-761. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.1992.tb00910.x

Behavioral-Problems in Children with Downs-Syndrome and Their Siblings

1991

Journal Article

Down Syndrome Temperament: The Stereotype at Middle Childhood and Adolescence

Gunn P. and Cuskelly M. (1991). Down Syndrome Temperament: The Stereotype at Middle Childhood and Adolescence. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 38 (1), 59-70. doi: 10.1080/0156655910380106

Down Syndrome Temperament: The Stereotype at Middle Childhood and Adolescence

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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