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Monica Cuskelly

Monica Cuskelly
Professor
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Monica Cuskelly is a Professor in the School of Education. She originally trained as a psychologist and has experience in both hospital and educational settings. Her work as a psychologist in schools stimulated her interest in the difficulties some children experienced in learning. She worked as a psychologist the first early intervention units in the Queensland Department of Education, and it was this experience that motivated her to undertake further study in the area of intellectual disability. This interest has underpinned much of her subsequent research.
Biography
Monica’s first academic appointment was a staff member of the Fred and Eleanor Schonell Special Education Centre at The University of Queensland. She became a member of the team investigating the development of children with Down syndrome, a project that became a longitudinal study of more than 40 years. Monica was Director of this program of research for 12 years, prior to her leaving The University of Queensland. After the closure of the Schonell Centre, Monica joined the Faculty of Education at The University of Queensland. During her time at The University of Queensland, she took on the role of Interim Director of the Centre of Excellence for Behaviour Support, a joint initiative between the Queensland Department of Communities and Disability Services and The University of Queensland. This Centre was established in response to the enquiry by Justice W.J. Carter into developing a service response for adults with intellectual disability who exhibited severely challenging behaviour. She joined the University of Tasmania in 2016 as Associate Dean Research of the Faculty of Education, later, Associate Head Research in the School of Education.
Career summary
Qualifications
- PhD (1993), 'Psychological adjustment of the siblings of children with Down syndrome', University of Queensland, Australia
- MAppPsych (1988), 'The perception of behaviour disorders in Down syndrome children and their siblings', University of Queensland, Australia
- GradDipEd (1986), Armidale CAE, Australia
- MEdStud (1982), University of Queensland, Australia
- BA (Hons) (1978), 'The method of loci and imagery skills', University of Queensland, Australia
Memberships
Professional practice
- Registered Psychologist (#PSY0001366604)
- International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disability
- Vice Chair, Down Syndrome Special Interest Group
- Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability
- Australian Psychological Society
Teaching
Human development; Intellectual disability; Developmental disability; Research methods
Research Appointments
2021 - Research Director, Applied Research Centre for Disability and Wellbeing
2019-2021 Australian Research Council Panel of Experts
2021-2024 Australian Research Council Medical Research Advisory Group
Research Invitations
- Cuskelly, M. (2018). Keynote address: Constructing futures: aspirations and expectations for the lives of adults with intellectual disability. Australian Association for Intellectual Disability, Gold Coast, Queensland.
- Cuskelly, M. (2015).Invited address. Constructing futures: Roles of family. World Down Syndrome Day Conference. United Nations, New York.
- Cuskelly, M. (2014).Keynote address. Motivation in children with intellectual disability. 2014 Dalian International Summit Forum on Personality Development and Education of Children, Dalian, China
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Expertise
Monica conducts research using a variety of approaches. She has a particular interest in observational methods. Collecting data that authentically represents the experiences of individuals who may have difficult expressing themselves is a challenge for the field of research in intellectual disability; however, it is essential that efforts to improve in this area continue. Several current projects being conducted with others address this problem. Surveys are employed in a great deal of social science research and Monica has an interest in creating and refining instruments to improve their utility in the Australian context.
Areas of research expertise:
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Down syndrome
- Family functioning when there is a member with disability
- Mastery motivation
- Self-regulation
Current projects
The Applied Research Centre in Disability and Wellbeing is a new endeavour and is focussed on improving the lives of those with intellectual and development disabilities. A range of projects will be developed under the umbrella of the Centre
ARC Discovery: Sibling influences on the development of children with autism spectrum disorder.
This project aims to learn whether and how typically developing (TD) siblings affect development of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD involves difficulties with language, executive functions and social understanding. Little is known about how having siblings impacts on these cognitive functions in children with ASD. This study explores the mechanisms of sibling impact in families with and without a child with ASD.
ARC Linkage: Reasonable adjustments to maths for students with intellectual disabilities
The aim of this project is to find ways to adjust, teach and assess secondary mathematics for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The significance of this study is in solving a problem facing teachers who are required by law to teach mathematics without evidence informed approaches. Expected outcomes are an evidence-base for reasonable adjustments to secondary mathematics and approaches and strategies for teachers for inclusive practices
Fields of Research
- Special education and disability (390411)
- Child and adolescent development (520101)
- Psychology of ageing (520106)
- Inclusive education (390407)
- Counselling, wellbeing and community services (440902)
- Social psychology (520505)
- Human resources management (350503)
- Applied and developmental psychology (520199)
- Social policy (440712)
- Specialist studies in education (390499)
- Health psychology (520304)
- People with disability (420318)
- Health and community services (420305)
- Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy (390109)
- Other language, communication and culture (479999)
- Vocational education and training curriculum and pedagogy (390114)
- Other education (399999)
- Occupational therapy (420104)
- Educational psychology (520102)
- Testing, assessment and psychometrics (520108)
- Social work (440999)
- Other psychology (529999)
- Social program evaluation (440903)
- LOTE, ESL and TESOL curriculum and pedagogy (390108)
- Educational counselling (390404)
- Learning sciences (390409)
- Social change (441004)
- Communication and media studies (470199)
- Philosophical psychology (incl. moral psychology and philosophy of action) (500311)
- Central nervous system (320903)
- Gender relations (440504)
- Higher education (390303)
- Neurogenetics (310511)
- Teacher education and professional development of educators (390307)
- Medical ethics (500106)
- Human rights and justice issues (excl. law) (500104)
- Secondary education (390306)
Research Objectives
- Ability and disability (230101)
- Inclusive education (160203)
- Families and family services (230107)
- Disability and functional capacity (200403)
- Learner and learning (160199)
- Provision of health and support services (200399)
- Policies and development (160205)
- Carers' support (230103)
- Other education and training (169999)
- Neonatal and child health (200506)
- Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) (200599)
- Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services) (200301)
- Secondary education (160105)
- Schools and learning environments (160299)
- Expanding knowledge in human society (280123)
- Pedagogy (160302)
- Community services (230199)
- Equity and access to education (160201)
- Health education and promotion (200203)
- Assessment, development and evaluation of curriculum (160301)
- Structure, delivery and resourcing (230113)
- Evaluation of health and support services (200299)
- Social ethics (130304)
- Gender aspects in education (160202)
- Teacher and instructor development (160303)
- Expanding knowledge in psychology (280121)
- Expanding knowledge in education (280109)
- International organisations (230303)
- Health related to ageing (200502)
- Mental health services (200305)
Publications
Monica primarily publishes her work in peer reviewed journals. These journals contribute to a number of fields including disability (an interdisciplinary field), developmental psychology, family studies and education. She has 120 peer reviewed papers, 29 chapters and 3 edited books. She is currently on the editorial boards of Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has held this position and other editorial positions on a number of other journals in the past.
Total publications
77
Journal Article
(71 outputs)Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2022 | Lloyd J, Moni K, Cuskelly M, Jobling A, 'The National Disability Insurance Scheme: voices of adults with intellectual disabilities', Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities pp. 1-9. ISSN 2329-7018 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/23297018.2021.2004382 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 | |
2021 | Garrad T-A, Rayner R, Pedersen S, Cuskelly M, 'From research to reality: Australian evidence-based practice in autism education', Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs pp. 1-11. ISSN 1471-3802 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/1471-3802.12537 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Rayner R; Pedersen S | |
2021 | LLoyd J, Moni K, Cuskelly M, Jobling A, 'National disability insurance scheme: is it creating an ordinary life for adults with intellectual disability?', Disability and Society ISSN 0968-7599 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2021.1907548 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 | |
2021 | Lloyd J, Moni K, Cuskelly M, Jobling A, 'Exploring the complexity of implementing National Disability Insurance Scheme plans for adults with intellectual disability: parents' perspectives', Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 46, (3) pp. 281-290. ISSN 1366-8250 (2021) [Refereed Article] | |
2021 | Mudwari N, Beasy K, Murphy C, Cuskelly M, 'Views of adolescent Bhutanese refugees on home learning during school shutdown across the period of COVID-19', Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, 8, (4) pp. 286-306. ISSN 2149-1291 (2021) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Mudwari N; Beasy K; Murphy C | |
2021 | Mudwari N, Cuskelly M, Murphy C, Beasy K, Aryal N, 'Impact of COVID-19 on refugee-background students during school shut down in Australia: a call for action', Teachers and Curriculum, 21, (1) pp. 71-76. ISSN 2382-0349 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.15663/tandc.v21i1.356 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Mudwari N; Murphy C; Beasy K | |
2021 | Opoku MP, Rayner CS, Pedersen SJ, Cuskelly M, 'Mapping the evidence-based research on Ghana's inclusive education to policy and practices: a scoping review', International Journal of Inclusive Education, 25, (10) pp. 1157-1173. ISSN 1360-3116 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2019.1600055 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10 Co-authors: Opoku MP; Rayner CS; Pedersen SJ | |
2020 | Cuskelly M, 'Parents and schools: Commentary on 'Identifying child, parent, and school correlates of stress among parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities' (Burke, Rios, & Aleman-Tovar, 2020)', Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ISSN 2329-7018 (2020) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] | |
2020 | LLoyd J, Moni K, Cuskelly M, Jobling A, 'Engaging with National Disability Insurance Scheme Planning: perspectives of parents of an adult with intellectual disability', Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 45, (3) pp. 254-263. ISSN 1366-8250 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2019.1654275 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 2 | |
2020 | Lynn LN, Cuskelly M, Gray PH, 'Self-regulation in children born with extremely low birth weight at four years of age: a comparison study', Early Education and Development ISSN 1040-9289 (2020) [Refereed Article] | |
2020 | McMahon M, Moni K, Cuskelly M, Lloyd J, Jobling A, 'Aspirations held by young adults with intellectual disabilities and their mothers', Australian Journal of Career Development, 29, (2) pp. 107-116. ISSN 1038-4162 (2020) [Refereed Article] | |
2020 | O'Brien ZK, Cuskelly M, Slaughter V, 'Social behaviors of children with ASD during play with siblings and parents: parental perceptions', Research in Developmental Disabilities, 97 Article 103525. ISSN 0891-4222 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2019.103525 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 6 | |
2020 | Opoku M, Rayner C, Cuskelly M, Pedersen S, 'The Impact of Teacher Attributes on Intentions to Practice Inclusive Education in Secondary Schools in Ghana', International Journal of Disability, Development and Education pp. 1-17. ISSN 1034-912X (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2020.1731434 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Opoku M; Rayner C; Pedersen S | |
2020 | Opoku MP, Cuskelly M, Pedersen SJ, Rayner CS, 'Applying the theory of planned behaviour in assessments of teachers' intentions towards practicing inclusive education: a scoping review', European Journal of Special Needs Education ISSN 0885-6257 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/08856257.2020.1779979 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Opoku MP; Pedersen SJ; Rayner CS | |
2020 | Opoku MP, Cuskelly M, Pedersen SJ, Rayner CS, 'Attitudes and self-efficacy as significant predictors of intention of secondary school teachers towards the implementation of inclusive education in Ghana', European Journal of Psychology of Education ISSN 0256-2928 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10212-020-00490-5 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Opoku MP; Pedersen SJ; Rayner CS | |
2019 | Cuskelly M, Faragher R, 'Developmental dyscalculia and down syndrome: indicative evidence', International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 66, (2) pp. 151-161. ISSN 1034-912X (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2019.1569209 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 | |
2019 | Riany YE, Cuskelly M, Meredith P, 'Parenting style among Indonesian parents of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Associations with socio-economic status and social supports', Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 31 pp. 267-283 . ISSN 1056-263X (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10882-018-9638-5 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 2 | |
2018 | Fernandez Y, Ziviani J, Cuskelly M, Colquhoun R, Jones F, 'Participation in community leisure programs: experiences and perspectives of children with developmental difficulties and their parents', Leisure Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 40, (3) pp. 110-130. ISSN 0149-0400 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2017.1408509 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 7 | |
2018 | Lloyd J, Jobling A, White EL, Labosse M, Moni K, et al., 'A dialogic approach to working inclusively in a Research Reference Committee', British Journal of Learning Disabilities pp. 1-7. ISSN 1354-4187 (2018) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] DOI: 10.1111/bld.12253 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 2 | |
2018 | Mann G, Cuskelly MM, Moni K, 'An investigation of parents' decisions to transfer children from regular to special schools', Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 15, (3) pp. 183-192. ISSN 1741-1122 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12238 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 16 | |
2018 | Riany YE, Cuskelly M, Meredith P, 'Psychometric Properties of Parenting Measures in Indonesia', Makara Hubs Asia, 22, (2) pp. 75-90. ISSN 2355-794X (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.7454/hubs.asia.1160118 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 4 | |
2018 | Su H, Cuskelly M, Gilmore L, Sullivan K, 'Perceptions of support in Chinese mothers of a child with intellectual disability', Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 30, (4) pp. 509-525. ISSN 1056-263X (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10882-018-9599-8 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 3 | |
2017 | Gilmore L, Cuskelly M, 'Associations of child and adolescent mastery motivation and self-regulation with adult outcomes: a longitudinal study of individuals with Down syndrome', American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 122, (3) pp. 235-246. ISSN 1944-7515 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-122.3.235 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 5 | |
2017 | Riany YE, Cuskelly M, Meredith P, 'Parenting style and parent-child relationship: A comparative study of Indonesian parents of children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)', Journal of Child and Family Studies, 26, (12) pp. 3559-3571. ISSN 1062-1024 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10826-017-0840-3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 | |
2017 | Riany YE, Meredith P, Cuskelly M, 'Understanding the Influence of Traditional Cultural Values on Indonesian Parenting', Marriage & Family Review, 53, (3) pp. 207-226. ISSN 0149-4929 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/01494929.2016.1157561 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 20 | |
2017 | Su H, Cuskelly M, Gilmore L, Sullivan K, 'Authoritative parenting of Chinese mothers of children with and without intellectual disability', Journal of Child and Family Studies, 26, (4) pp. 1173-1183. ISSN 1062-1024 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10826-016-0628-x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 | |
2017 | Wooderson J, Cuskelly M, Meyer K, 'Evaluating the performance improvement preferences of disability service managers: An exploratory study using Gilbert's Behavior Engineering model', Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30, (4) pp. 661-671. ISSN 1360-2322 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jar.12260 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 | |
2016 | Cuskelly M, 'Contributors to adult sibling relationships and intention to care of siblings of individuals with Down syndrome', American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 121, (3) pp. 204-218. ISSN 1944-7515 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-121.3.204 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 15 | |
2016 | Cuskelly M, Gilmore L, Glenn S, Jobling A, 'Delay of gratification: a comparison study of children with Down syndrome, moderate intellectual disability and typical development', Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 60, (9) pp. 865-873. ISSN 0964-2633 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jir.12262 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 | |
2016 | Cuskelly M, Povey J, Jobling A, 'The trajectory of development of receptive vocabulary in individuals with Down syndrome', Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 13, (2) pp. 111-119. ISSN 1741-1122 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12151 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 11 | |
2016 | Gilmore L, Ryan B, Cuskelly M, Gavidia-Payne S, 'Understanding maternal support for autonomy in young children with Down syndrome', Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 13, (2) pp. 92-101. ISSN 1741-1122 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12163 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 3 | |
2016 | Mann G, Moni K, Cuskelly M, 'Parents' views of an optimal school life: using Social Role Valorization to explore differences in parental perspectives when children have intellectual disability', International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 29, (7) pp. 964-979. ISSN 0951-8398 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/09518398.2016.1174893 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10 | |
2016 | Riany YE, Cuskelly M, Meredith P, 'Cultural beliefs about autism in Indonesia', International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 63, (6) pp. 623-640. ISSN 1034-912X (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2016.1142069 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 27Web of Science - 22 | |
2015 | Cuskelly M, 'Commentary on Improving policy and practice: Adults with intellectual disability and their families (Fyffe, Pierce, Ilsley, & Paul, 2015)', Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2, (1) pp. 79-82. ISSN 2329-7018 (2015) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] | |
2015 | Cuskelly M, Morris M, Gilmore L, Besley T, 'Parents' reported use and views of strategies for managing the behaviour of their preschool child', Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 40, (2) pp. 99-106. ISSN 1836-9391 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/183693911504000212 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 1 | |
2015 | Gilmore L, Cuskelly M, Browning M, 'Mastery motivation in children with intellectual disability: Is there evidence for a Down syndrome behavioural phenotype?', International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 62, (3) pp. 265-275. ISSN 1034-912X (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2015.1020923 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3 | |
2015 | Mann G, Cuskelly M, Moni K, 'Choosing a school: parental decision-making when special schools are an option', Disability & Society, 30, (9) pp. 1413-1427. ISSN 0968-7599 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2015.1108182 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 14 | |
2015 | Morgan MF, Moni KB, Cuskelly M, 'The development of research skills in young adults with intellectual disability in participatory research', International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 62, (4) pp. 438-457. ISSN 1034-912X (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2015.1028905 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 7 | |
2015 | Su H, Cuskelly M, Gilmore L, Sullivan K, 'Examination of a scale assessing attitudes towards individuals with intellectual disability in China', International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 62, (6) pp. 660-675. ISSN 1034-912X (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2015.1077938 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 | |
2014 | Cuskelly M, Gilmore L, 'Motivation in children with intellectual disability', Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 1, (1) pp. 51-59. ISSN 2329-7018 (2014) [Refereed Article] | |
2014 | Gilmore L, Cuskelly M, 'Vulnerability to loneliness in people with intellectual disability: An explanatory model', Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 11, (3) pp. 192-199. ISSN 1741-1122 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12089 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 75Web of Science - 75 | |
2014 | Hunter L, Abbot R, Macdonald D, Ziviani J, Cuskelly MM, 'Active kids active minds: a physical activity intervention to promote learning?', Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, 5, (2) pp. 117-131. ISSN 1837-7130 (2014) [Refereed Article] | |
2014 | Mallardo M, Cuskelly M, White P, Jobling A, 'Mental health problems in adults with Down syndrome and their association with life circumstances', Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 7, (3) pp. 229-245. ISSN 1931-5864 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/19315864.2013.842622 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 6 | |
2014 | Morgan M, Cuskelly M, Moni KB, 'Unanticipated ethical issues in a participatory research project with individuals with intellectual disability', Disability and Society, 29, (8) pp. 1305-1318. ISSN 0968-7599 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2014.934440 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 8 | |
2014 | Woodersen JR, Cuskelly M, Meyer KA, 'A systematic review of interventions for improving the work performance of direct support staff', Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 1, (2) pp. 160-173. ISSN 2329-7018 (2014) [Refereed Article] | |
2013 | Cuskelly M, Moni K, Lloyd J, Jobling A, 'Reliability of a method for establishing the capacity of individuals with an intellectual disability to respond to Likert scales', Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 38, (4) pp. 318-324. ISSN 1366-8250 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2013.832734 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 7 | |
2013 | Gray PH, Edwards DM, O'Callaghan MJ, Cuskelly M, Gibbons K, 'Parenting stress in mothers of very preterm infants Influence of development, temperament and maternal depression', Early Human Development, 89, (9) pp. 625-629. ISSN 0378-3782 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2013.04.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 76Web of Science - 70 | |
2013 | Law PC, Cuskelly MM, Carroll A, 'Young people's perceptions of family, peer, and school connectedness and their impact on adjustment', Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 23, (1) pp. 115-140. ISSN 1037-2911 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/jgc.2012.19 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 23 | |
2013 | Morgan MF, Moni KB, Cuskelly M, 'Literacy strategies used by adults with intellectual disability in negotiating their everyday community environments', Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 53, (3) pp. 411-435. ISSN 1443-1394 (2013) [Refereed Article] Citations: Web of Science - 10 | |
2012 | Couzens D, Haynes M, Cuskelly M, 'Individual and environmental characteristics associated with cognitive development in Down Syndrome: a longitudinal study', Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 25, (5) pp. 396-413. ISSN 1468-3148 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2011.00673.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 19 | |
2012 | Douglas L, Cuskelly M, 'A focus group study of police officers' recognition of individuals with intellectual disability', Psychiatry Psychology and Law, 19, (1) pp. 35-44. ISSN 1321-8719 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/13218719.2010.543403 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 13 | |
2012 | Gilmore L, Cuskelly M, 'Parenting satisfaction and self-efficacy: a longitudinal study of mothers of children with Down syndrome', Journal of Family Studies, 18, (1) pp. 28-35. ISSN 1322-9400 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5172/jfs.2012.18.1.28 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 14 | |
2012 | Gray PH, Edwards DM, O'Callaghan MJ, Cuskelly M, 'Parenting stress in mothers of preterm infants during early infancy', Early Human Development, 88, (1) pp. 45-49. ISSN 0378-3782 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2011.06.014 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 66Web of Science - 58 | |
2012 | Lynn L, Cuskelly M, Gray P, O'Callaghan M, 'Self-regulation in children born with extremely low birth weight at 2 years old: a comparison study', Infants & Young Children, 25, (2) pp. 136-148. ISSN 0896-3746 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/IYC.0b013e31824963a2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 | |
2012 | Perez M, Carlson G, Ziviani J, Cuskelly M, 'Contribution of occupational therapists in positive behaviour support', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 59, (6) pp. 428-436. ISSN 0045-0766 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2012.01036.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 6 | |
2012 | Ziviani J, Feeney R, Cuskelly M, Meredith P, Hunt K, 'Effectiveness of support services for children and young people with challenging behaviours related to or secondary to disability, who are in out-of-home care: a systematic review', Children and Youth Services Review, 34, (4) pp. 758-770. ISSN 0190-7409 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.01.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 8 | |
2011 | Couzens D, Cuskelly M, Haynes M, Haynes M, 'Cognitive development and Down syndrome: age-related change on the Stanford-Binet Test (Fourth Edition)', American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 116, (3) pp. 181-204. ISSN 1944-7515 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-116.3.181 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 53Web of Science - 47 | |
2011 | Cuskelly M, Gordon K, 'Social comparisons: associations with psychosocial functioning In individuals With Down syndrome', Down Syndrome Quarterly, 13, (1) pp. 20-28. ISSN 1087-1756 (2011) [Refereed Article] | |
2011 | Gilmore L, Cuskelly M, 'Observational assessment and maternal reports of motivation in children and adolescents with Down syndrome', American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 116, (2) pp. 153-164. ISSN 1944-7515 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-116.2.153 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 24Web of Science - 16 | |
2011 | Khadye M, Ziviani J, Cuskelly M, 'Measures of parent satisfaction with early intervention services for children with physical disabilities: a systematic review', Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools and Early Intervention, 4, (3-4) pp. 247-259. ISSN 1941-1243 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2011.632263 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2 | |
2011 | Lynn LN, Cuskelly M, O'Callaghan MJ, Gray PH, 'Self-regulation: a new perspective on learning problems experienced by children born extremely preterm', Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 11 pp. 1-10. ISSN 1446-5442 (2011) [Refereed Article] | |
2011 | Morgan MF, Cuskelly M, Moni KB, 'Broadening the conceptualization of literacy in the lives of adults with intellectual disability', Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 36, (3-4) pp. 112-120. ISSN 1540-7969 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2511/027494811800824516 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 12 | |
2011 | Rowbotham M, Carroll A, Cuskelly M, 'Mothers' and fathers' roles in caring for an adult child with an intellectual disability', International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 58, (3) pp. 223-240. ISSN 1034-912X (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2011.598396 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 24Web of Science - 25 | |
2011 | Rowbotham M, Cuskelly MM, Carroll A, 'Sustainable caregiving? Demands upon and resources of female carers of adults with intellectual disability', Journal of Women & Aging, 23, (2) pp. 129-148. ISSN 0895-2841 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2011.561141 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 11 | |
2011 | Rowbotham M, Cuskelly MM, Carroll A, 'Long-term care-giving: a short-term longitudinal examination of the experiences of women caring for adults with intellectual disabilities', Journal of Alternative Medicine Research, 3, (1) pp. 73-90. ISSN 1939-5868 (2011) [Refereed Article] | |
2010 | Ziviani J, Cuskelly M, Feeny R, 'Parent satisfaction with early intervention services for children With physical disabilities: internal consistency of the European parent satisfaction scale about early intervention', Infants and Young Children, 23, (3) pp. 184-194. ISSN 0896-3746 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/IYC.0b013e3181e32a28 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 9 | |
2009 | Cuskelly M, 'Challenging the myths and redressing the missteps in family research', Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 6, (2) pp. 86-88. ISSN 1741-1122 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-1130.2009.00211.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 | |
2009 | Gilmore L, Cuskelly M, 'A longitudinal study of motivation and competence in children with Down syndrome: early childhood to early adolescence', Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 53, (5) pp. 484-492. ISSN 0964-2633 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2009.01166.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 32Web of Science - 27 | |
2009 | Gilmore L, Cuskelly M, 'Factor structure of the parenting sense of competence scale using a normative sample', Child: Care, Health and Development, 53, (1) pp. 48-55. ISSN 1365-2214 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2008.00867.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 150Web of Science - 136 | |
2009 | Gilmore L, Cuskelly M, Jobling A, Hayes A, 'Maternal support for autonomy: relationships with persistence for children with Down syndrome and typically developing children', Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30, (5) pp. 1023-1033. ISSN 0891-4222 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2009.02.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 32 | |
2008 | Cuskelly M, Hauser-Cram P, Van Riper M, 'Families of children with Down syndrome: what we know and what we need to know', Down Syndrome Research and Practice pp. 105-113. ISSN 0968-7912 (2008) [Refereed Article] |
Book
(4 outputs)Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2015 | Poulsen PP, Ziviani J, Cuskelly MM, 'Goal setting and motivation in therapy: engaging children and parents', Jessica Kingsley Publishers, United Kingdom, pp. 256. ISBN 978-1-84905-448-5 (2015) [Edited Book] | |
2013 | Ziviani J, Poulsen A, Cuskelly MM, 'The art and science of motivation: a therapist's guide to working with children', Jessica Kingsley Publishers, United Kingdom, pp. 296. ISBN 978-1-84905-125-5 (2013) [Edited Book] | |
2006 | Cuskelly MM, Brown I, Shearer J, Singh B, 'Families of Adults with Down Syndrome (Down Syndrome Issues & Information)', The Down Syndrome Educational Trust, United Kingdom, pp. 48. ISBN 1-903806-69-0 (2006) [Edited Book] | |
2002 | Cuskelly MM, Jobling A, Buckley S, 'Down Syndrome Across the Life Span', Whurr, United Kingdom, pp. 219. ISBN 9781861562302 (2002) [Edited Book] |
Chapter in Book
(2 outputs)Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2020 | Cuskelly M, 'Siblings' Influence on the Development of Individuals with Down Syndrome', The Oxford Handbook of Down Syndrome and Development, Oxford University Press, JA Burack, JO Edgin, L Abbeduto and J Busciglio (ed), United Kingdom ISBN 9780190645441 (2020) [Research Book Chapter] | |
2020 | McMahon M, Cuskelly M, 'Career development of students with intellectual development: A systems theory perspective', Careers for Students with Special Educational Needs: Perspectives on Development and Transitions from the Asia-Pacific Region, Springer Singapore, M Yuen, W Beamish, & VS Solberg (ed), Singapore, pp. 17-29. ISBN 978-981-15-4442-2 (2020) [Other Book Chapter] |
Grants & Funding
Monica has attracted funding for research from a number of sources including the Australian Research Council Discovery (10) and Linkage (3) schemes. In addition to these, she has been a member of teams who have completed successful government tenders, examining aspects of services to children with disability and their families and educational initiatives. She is currently working on two projects funded by the Australian Research Council (see current research).
Funding Summary
Number of grants
22
Total funding
Projects
- Description
- Establishing and then operationalising the Applied Research Centre for Disability and Wellbeing whose purpose is to create new knowledge that supports people with developmental, intellectual, or cognitive disability to live engaged, connected, and valued lives.
- Funding
- Applied Research Centre for Disability and Wellbeing ($610,326)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Cuskelly MM; Darian-Smith K; Pink A
- Period
- 2022 - 2025
- Description
- Reasonable adjustments to secondary mathematics parents want it, students need it, the Australian lawrequires it but how do teachers achieve it? The aim of this project is to find ways to adjust, teach and assesssecondary mathematics for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The significance of this studyis in solving a problem facing teachers who are required by law to teach mathematics without evidence informedapproaches. Expected outcomes are an evidence-base for reasonable adjustments to secondary mathematics
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($137,391)
- Scheme
- Grant-Linkage Projects
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Faragher R; Beswick K; Cuskelly MM
- Period
- 2022 - 2024
- Grant Reference
- LP200300740
- Description
- This project will bring Australian and ASEAN academicstogether to discuss the practices and challenges ofonline education during COVID-19 in 10 ASEAN countriesand showcase the best online teaching practices at theUniversity of Tasmania to assist ASEAN countries.
- Funding
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ($20,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Australia-ASEAN Council
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- To VT; Carrington VM; Fraser SP; Cuskelly MM
- Year
- 2020
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($16,950)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Cuskelly MM
- Period
- 2019 - 2021
- Description
- This project aims to learn whether and how typically-developing (TD) siblings affect development of children withautism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD involves difficulties with language, executive functions and socialunderstanding. For TD children, growing up with siblings gives an advantage in these cognitive functions. Yet littleis known about how having siblings impacts on cognitive development of children with ASD. This study willexplore longitudinally the mechanisms of sibling impact in families with and without a child with ASD. Theoutcomes will deepen our understanding of child development, providing an evidence base for effectiveinterventions to increase child competence and aiming ultimately to reduce the social costs of ASD.
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($490,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Cuskelly MM; Slaughter V; Gilmore L; Rayner CS
- Period
- 2019 - 2021
- Grant Reference
- DP190101427
- Description
- Inclusive secondary mathematics for all parents want it, students need it, the Australian Curriculum mandates it but how do teachers achieve it? Students with Down syndrome are known to find arithmetic difficult but there is also evidence that they can be successful with other areas of mathematics, using techniques that are appropriate for general classroom use. At this time, there is little research evidence about best practice approaches to guide teachers and assessment authorities.The aim of this project is to investigate the practices of teachers as they adjust, teach, and assess a unit of secondary mathematics to their classes which include a student with Down syndrome.The significance of this study is in solving a problem facing teachers who are required by law to provide mathematics programs that are inclusive of learners with intellectual disability, such as those with Down syndrome. Research evidence to guide best practice is almost non-existent in the area of secondary mathematics teaching and assessment of learners with Down syndrome in areas of the curriculum beyond arithmetic.
- Funding
- University of Queensland ($46,886)
- Scheme
- Grant - Project Grant Funding
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Beswick K; Cuskelly MM; Faragher R; Nankervis K
- Period
- 2018 - 2019
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($22,500)
- Scheme
- Grant- Research Enhancement Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Cuskelly MM
- Year
- 2017
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($176,000)
- Scheme
- Linkage Project
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Period
- 2012 - 2015
- Funding
- Mater Mothers' Research Centre ($36,899)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Period
- 2010 - 2011
- Funding
- Department of Communities ($129,144)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Period
- 2009 - 2011
- Funding
- Disability Services Queensland ($306,495)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Period
- 2008 - 2010
- Funding
- Department of Education & the Arts ($80,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Year
- 2008
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($96,000)
- Scheme
- Linkage Project
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Period
- 2007 - 2009
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($75,000)
- Scheme
- Discovery Project
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M; Gilmore L; Glenn SM; Hayes AH; Chant D; Gunn P; Elkins JE
- Period
- 2004 - 2006
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($11,120)
- Scheme
- Research Grant
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Year
- 2000
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($15,098)
- Scheme
- Research Grant
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Year
- 1999
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($15,192)
- Scheme
- Research Grant
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Year
- 1999
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($107,907)
- Scheme
- Research Grant
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Period
- 1995 - 1997
- Funding
- Apex ($15,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Year
- 1995
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($15,776)
- Scheme
- Research Grant
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Year
- 1995
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($105,000)
- Scheme
- Research Grant
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Period
- 1992 - 1994
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($12,900)
- Scheme
- Research Grant
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Cuskelly M
- Year
- 1992
Research Supervision
Monica has supervised 26 HDR and 47 Honours theses to successful completion. Many of these projects have focussed on some aspect of the lives of individuals with intellectual disability and/or their families. As a developmental psychologist, Monica is interested in issues across the lifespan, including educationally focussed questions and those that are focussed on adult lives. She has supervised (among others) topics on mastery motivation, self-regulation, parental decision -making with respect to schooling and parenting a child with a disability.
Monica is particularly interested in supervising topics that deal with matters related to the experiences and lives of adults with intellectual disability, in keeping with the mission of the Applied Research Centre in Disability and Wellbeing.
Current
5
Completed
2
Current
Degree | Title | Commenced |
---|---|---|
PhD | Environments to Decrease Loneliness amongst People with Intellectual Disability | 2017 |
PhD | Technological Collaboration: Teachers, parents, and allied health professionals supporting students with autism spectrum disorder through information communication technology | 2018 |
PhD | Towards Inclusive Education for Refugee Children: Exploring barriers of inclusion of culturally and linguistically diverse [CALD] students in Tasmanian primary schools | 2018 |
PhD | The Impact of Using Nationally Calibrated Assessment Items for Classroom Assessment on Teacher Practice and Student Learning | 2021 |
PhD | eExams Transforming Pedagogy | 2021 |
Completed
Degree | Title | Completed |
---|---|---|
PhD | Teachers' Decision-Making with Respect to Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Candidate: Traci-Ann Garrad | 2020 |
PhD | The Intentions of Secondary School Teachers towards Practicing Inclusive Education in Ghana Candidate: Maxwell Peprah Opoku | 2020 |