Overview
Background
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician with a dual qualification in Sleep Medicine
Honey trained initially at UQ and the Mater Chidlren's Hospital before spending time in Melbourne at the RWH and RCH ( Murdoch Institute)Her Doctorate in the Behavioural and Attentional consequences of Adenotonsillectomy was completed through the University of Nottingham where she was a Lecturer in Community Paediatrics.
She has a significant role in teaching and assessment in the Paediatrics and Child Health rotation and has a strong interest in medical education. Her clinical work involves children with a variety of Developmental and Behavioural problems as well as a number of clinics that specialise in Sleep disorders for this population. She also runs a specialised clinics for some genetic disorders.
She has a number of research interests that reflect her clinical practice.
Availability
- Associate Professor Honey Heussler is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Research interests
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Genetics and neuroimaging of ADHD
Cognitive variation and comorbidities of children presenting with ADHD and genetic and neuroimaging of these children- multicentre study
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Melatonin
Current projects include Dose ranging and Pharmacokinetics studies.
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Current pharmacotherapy options for conduct disorders in adolescents and children
Khan, Sohil, Down, John, Aouira, Nisreen, Bor, William, Haywood, Alison, Littlewood, Robyn, Heussler, Helen and McDermott, Brett (2019). Current pharmacotherapy options for conduct disorders in adolescents and children. Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 20 (5), 571-583. doi: 10.1080/14656566.2018.1561862
2019
Journal Article
Exploring the sensory profiles of children on the autism spectrum using the Short Sensory Profile-2 (SSP-2)
Simpson, Kate, Adams, Dawn, Alston-Knox, Clair, Heussler, Helen S. and Keen, Deb (2019). Exploring the sensory profiles of children on the autism spectrum using the Short Sensory Profile-2 (SSP-2). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49 (5), 2069-2079. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-03889-2
2019
Conference Publication
Whole-exome sequencing of patients with Angelman-like phenotypes and no aberration detected in the UBE3A gene
Williams, M., Harraway, J., McGaughran, J., Patel, C., Mehta, S., Harris, A., Lipke, M., Pinner, J., Goel, H., Hanna, B., Stutterd, C., Tan, T. Y., White, S., Yeung, A. and Heussler, H. (2019). Whole-exome sequencing of patients with Angelman-like phenotypes and no aberration detected in the UBE3A gene. 51st Conference of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) in conjunction with the European Meeting on Psychosocial Aspects of Genetics (EMPAG), Milan, Italy, 16-19 June 2018. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group.
2019
Journal Article
Exploring the association between perceived excessive daytime sleepiness in children and academic outcomes
Ludwig, Beris, Smith, Simon S. and Heussler, Helen (2019). Exploring the association between perceived excessive daytime sleepiness in children and academic outcomes. Issues in Educational Research, 29 (3), 841-857.
2019
Conference Publication
Many naps, one nap, none: tracking the developmental significance of sleep transition in early childhood
Thorpe, K., Smith, S., Mamun, A., Staton, S., Beatton, T., Heussler, H., LeBourgeois, M., Blair, P., Coles, L., Oaks, C. and Sinclair, G. (2019). Many naps, one nap, none: tracking the developmental significance of sleep transition in early childhood. 15th World Sleep Congress, Vancouver, Canada, 20-25 September 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2019.11.1071
2019
Journal Article
How Well Do Children Understand the Vocabulary of Sleep?
Ludwig, Beris, Smith, Simon S. and Heussler, Helen (2019). How Well Do Children Understand the Vocabulary of Sleep?. HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice, 3 (1), e53-e69. doi: 10.3928/24748307-20190122-01
2018
Journal Article
A case–control genome-wide association study of ADHD discovers a novel association with the tenascin R (TNR) gene
Hawi, Ziarih, Yates, Hannah, Pinar, Ari, Arnatkeviciute, Aurina, Johnson, Beth, Tong, Janette, Pugsley, Kealan, Dark, Callum, Pauper, Marc, Klein, Marieke, Heussler, Helen S., Hiscock, Harriet, Fornito, Alex, Tiego, Jeggan, Finlay, Amy, Vance, Alasdair, Gill, Michael, Kent, Lindsey and Bellgrove, Mark A. (2018). A case–control genome-wide association study of ADHD discovers a novel association with the tenascin R (TNR) gene. Translational Psychiatry, 8 (1) 284, 284. doi: 10.1038/s41398-018-0329-x
2018
Journal Article
Sleep in children with neurodevelopmental difficulties
Heussler, Helen S. and Hiscock, Harriet (2018). Sleep in children with neurodevelopmental difficulties. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 54 (10), 1142-1147. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14164
2018
Journal Article
KAT6A Syndrome: genotype–phenotype correlation in 76 patients with pathogenic KAT6A variants
Kennedy, Joanna, Goudie, David, Blair, Edward, Chandler, Kate, Joss, Shelagh, McKay, Victoria, Green, Andrew, Armstrong, Ruth, Lees, Melissa, Kamien, Benjamin, Hopper, Bruce, Tan, Tiong Yang, Yap, Patrick, Stark, Zornitza, Okamoto, Nobuhiko, Miyake, Noriko, Matsumoto, Naomichi, Macnamara, Ellen, Murphy, Jennifer L., McCormick, Elizabeth, Hakonarson, Hakon, Falk, Marni J., Li, Dong, Blackburn, Patrick, Klee, Eric, Babovic-Vuksanovic, Dusica, Schelley, Susan, Hudgins, Louanne, Kant, Sarina ... Newbury-Ecob, Ruth (2018). KAT6A Syndrome: genotype–phenotype correlation in 76 patients with pathogenic KAT6A variants. Genetics in Medicine, 21 (4), 850-860. doi: 10.1038/s41436-018-0259-2
2018
Journal Article
Study protocol for the Australian autism biobank: an international resource to advance autism discovery research
Alvares, Gail A., Dawson, Paul A., Dissanayake, Cheryl, Eapen, Valsamma, Gratten, Jacob, Grove, Rachel, Henders, Anjali, Heussler, Helen, Lawson, Lauren, Masi, Anne, Raymond, Emma, Rose, Felicity, Wallace, Leanne, Wray, Naomi R. and Whitehouse, Andrew J. O. (2018). Study protocol for the Australian autism biobank: an international resource to advance autism discovery research. BMC Pediatrics, 18 (1) 284, 284. doi: 10.1186/s12887-018-1255-z
2018
Journal Article
Behavioural phenotypes: working towards translational research through research partnerships
Adams, D., Heussler, H. and Gray, K. M. (2018). Behavioural phenotypes: working towards translational research through research partnerships. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 62 (8), 661-663. doi: 10.1111/jir.12513
2018
Conference Publication
Hopes, fears and beliefs about clinical trials for children with Angelman syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and other rare genetic disorders
Adams, D., O'Reilly, E. and Heussler, H. (2018). Hopes, fears and beliefs about clinical trials for children with Angelman syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and other rare genetic disorders. 21st SSBP International Research Symposium, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 28 - 30 August 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12512
2018
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Research protocol: the initiation, design and establishment of the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry
Tones, M., Cross, M., Simons, C., Napier, K. R., Hunter, A., Bellgard, M. I. and Heussler, H. (2018). Research protocol: the initiation, design and establishment of the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 62 (5), 431-443. doi: 10.1111/jir.12482
2018
Journal Article
Associations between sleep hygiene and sleep problems in adolescents with ADHD: A cross-sectional study
Martin, Christina A., Hiscock, Harriet, Rinehart, Nicole, Heussler, Helen S., Hyde, Christian, Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Matthew, McGillivray, Jane, Austin, David W., Chalmers, Alexa and Sciberras, Emma (2018). Associations between sleep hygiene and sleep problems in adolescents with ADHD: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Attention Disorders, 24 (4), 545-554. doi: 10.1177/1087054718762513
2018
Journal Article
Health-related quality of life in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: The child's perspective
Joyce, Patrick, O'Rourke, Claudia, McDermott, Brett and Heussler, Helen (2018). Health-related quality of life in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: The child's perspective. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 54 (3), 311-315. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13746
2018
Journal Article
Barriers to engagement in early intervention services by children with permanent hearing loss
McLean, Tricia J., Ware, Robert S., Heussler, Helen S., Harris, Suzanne M. and Beswick, Rachael (2018). Barriers to engagement in early intervention services by children with permanent hearing loss. Deafness and Education International, 21 (1), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/14643154.2018.1528745
2018
Conference Publication
Melatonin for insomnia in stimulant-treated ADHD – the value of N-of-1 trials
Nikles, J., Heussler, H., McGree, J., Senior, H., Melaku, M. and Mitchell, G. (2018). Melatonin for insomnia in stimulant-treated ADHD – the value of N-of-1 trials. UQCCR 10th Birthday, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2018.
2018
Journal Article
Associations between neuropsychological, neurobehavioral and emotional functioning and either narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia in children and adolescents
Ludwig, Beris, Smith, Simon and Heussler, Helen (2018). Associations between neuropsychological, neurobehavioral and emotional functioning and either narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia in children and adolescents. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 14 (4), 661-674. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.7066
2018
Conference Publication
Protocol for cost effectiveness analysis and longitudinal study of melatonin therapy in children with ADHD and sleep problems: an N-of-1 trial
Edelson, Jaclyn, Nikles, Jane, Byrnes, Josh, Heussler, Helen, Mitchell,Geoff and Melaku, Megdi (2018). Protocol for cost effectiveness analysis and longitudinal study of melatonin therapy in children with ADHD and sleep problems: an N-of-1 trial. Louisiana Chapter of the American College of Physicians meeting, Louisiana, United States, 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Melatonin for insomnia in stimulant-treated ADHD – the value of N-of-1 trials
Nikles, J., Heussler, H. and McGree, J. (2018). Melatonin for insomnia in stimulant-treated ADHD – the value of N-of-1 trials. NHMRC Symposium on Research Translation, Sydney, NSW Australia, 2018.
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving outcomes of care in an integrated model of care for complex patients within a paediatric hospital
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving outcomes of care in an integrated model of care for complex patients within a paediatric hospital
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of Cannabidiol on symptom management for children and adolescents with autism Spectrum Disorder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor James Scott
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of Cannabidiol on symptom management for children and adolescents with autism Spectrum Disorder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor James Scott
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of Cannabidiol on symptom management for children and adolescents with autism Spectrum Disorder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor James Scott
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Doctor Philosophy
Circadian rhythm function, sleep, body composition, and metabolic health in early survivors of childhood brain tumours
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dwan Vilcins
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving outcomes of care in an integrated model of care for complex patients within a paediatric hospital
Principal Advisor
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Sleep in Children with Down syndrome: Improving Outcomes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sally Staton
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic variants in Angelman syndrome and related disorders: relationship to phenotype and neuronal function
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Paul Dawson
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The Learning Implications for Children and Adolescents with Hypersomnolence
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Smith
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Studies on Melatonin in Children with Sleep Disorders
Joint Principal Advisor
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