CURRENT PROJECTS
How does the Project Listing work?
The following is a list of current research projects. For each project we list the Institution, the researchers, their contact details, an outline of the research and any findings to date. Once the projects are complete we will list final findings or any papers produced.
How do I get my Project Listed?
Researchers are invited to have the details of their research listed here. Please complete the form at the bottom of this page.
Details of Current Research Projects
Details of the following projects can be downloaded
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Title: Attention and activity profiles in children with different developmental disabilities
Institution: Monash University
Researchers: Ms Nerelie Freeman, Professor Kim Cornish, Dr Kylie Gray
Expected finish date: March 2012
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Title: Fluoxetine for the treatment of restricted, repetitive and stereotyped behaviours in children and adolescents with autism
Institution: Murdoch Children's Research Institute and The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Researchers: Associate Professor Dinah Reddihough and Dr Catherine Marraffa
Expected finish date: December 2012
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Title: Relationships and Attraction Among Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Institution: Deakin University
Researchers: Belinda Goldsworthy and Assoc. Professor Mark Stokes - Supervisor
Expected finish date: December 2009
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- Title: Raising school-aged children with disabilities: An examination of parent well-being, child behaviour and parent-child relationship
Institution: Bond University
Researchers: Melissa Reardon and Dr Dee Bartrum: Research Supervisor
Expected finish date: December 2009
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- Title:The lived experiences of fathers of children with autism
Institution: La Trobe University
Researchers: Siyan Fong (Student) and Associate Professor Lawrence Moloney (Supervisor)
Expected finish date: December 2010
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- Title: Factors influencing Daily Hassles in Parents of Children with an ASD
Institution: Australian Catholic University Brisbane
Researchers: Sarah Rogers and Dr Denis O'Hara
Expected finish date: October 2009
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- Title: Factors influencing Daily Hassles in Parents of Children with an ASD
Institution: Australian Catholic University Brisbane
Researchers: Sarah Rogers and Dr Denis O'Hara
Expected finish date: October 2009
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- Title: A comprehensive mixed-longitudinal study of growth in boys with Autistic Disorder
Institution: La Trobe University
Researchers: Cherie Green (PhD Candidate), Dr Cheryl Dissanayake (Supervisor) and Dr Danuta Loesch (Supervisor)
Expected finish date: 2009 – 2011
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- Title:The Friendships and Emotional Wellbeing of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Institution: RMIT University
Researchers: Dylan Alexander (Student), Rebecca Nadalin (Student) and Adjunct Professor Amanda Richdale (Supervisor)
Expected finish date: March 2008 to March 2010
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- Title:The impact of fatigue for parent/s with a child with special needs (disability or chronic illness)
Institution: University of Ballarat
Researchers: Brooke Slater (Student), Dr Louise Hayes (Supervisor)and Dr Rebecca Giallo (Supervisor)
Expected finish date: Feb 2009 - November 2009
Download Project Summary - Title: Parent Perspectives of the School Experience of Gifted Children wuth Asperger's Syndrome - A Qualitative Multiple Case Study
Institution: Monash University
Researchers: Marie Lockyer ( M Ed research) and Dr Leonie Kronborg (Supervisor)
Expected finish date: Expect to be finished December 2009
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- Title:Functional Mapping of Static and Dynamic Emotional Face Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Institution: Swinburne University of Technology
Researchers: Angela Mayes, Prof. David Crewther (Supervisor) and Dr Patrick Johnston (Supervisor)
Expected finish date: August 2009 - March 2011
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- Title: Perseveration in Higher-Functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Institution: Deakin University
Researchers: Jaqi Broadbent and Associate Professor Mark A Stokes
Expected finish date: Ongoing - 2010
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- Title: The Role of Interhemispheric Communication in Pragmatic Language Impairments in Children with Autism
Institution: Deakin Univeristy
Researchers: Therese Melhem (Student) and Dr. Jarrad Lum (Supervisor)
Expected finish date: January 2010
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- Title: Motor functioning in autism and Asperger’s disorder: Furthering current
neurobehavioural and clinical definitions
Institution: Monash University, Victoria
Researchers: Ariane Dowd (Student) and Dr. Nicole Rinehart (Supervisor)
Expected finish date: January 2010
Download Project Summary - Title: The Phenomenology, Diagnosis and Assessment of Comorbid Depression in Young People with Autistic Disorder
Institution: Monash University, Victoria
Researchers: Rafaela Karas (Doctorate of clinical psychology candidate)Professor Bruce Tonge (Main Supervisor), Dr David Moseley and Dr Nicole Rinehart (Co-supervisors)
Expected finish date: February 2011
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Completed Research Projects
Title: Sleep and psychological wellbeing in children with high functioning autism spectrum disorder
Institution: RMIT University
Researchers: Courtney Michaels and Adjunct Professor Amanda Richdale
Title: Dual Diagnosis
Institution: St Vincent's Hospital, Victoria, Australia
Researchers: Stephen Edwards and Chad Bennett
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Title: Predicting perceptions of attachment bond in mothers of children with autism
Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Researchers: Emma White and Dr Zoë Pearce (Supervisor)
Finish date: October 2007
Title: Narrative capabilities in children with an autistic spectrum disorder
Institution: University of Melbourne
Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Lesley Stirling,
Dr Graham Barrington Susan Douglas
Finish date: 31/12/06
Title: Anxiety in people with Asperger's Disorder/High Functioning Autism: An exploration and intervention.
Institution: Deakin University, Melbourne
Researchers: Leigh Morgan - Masters candidate and Jane McGillivray - Supervisor.
Finish date: September 2004
Title: Screening for autism in young children with developmental delay: An evaluation of the Developmental Behaviour Checklist - Early Screen (DBC-ES)
Institution: Monash University, Melbourne
Researchers: Gray, K.M., Tonge, B.J., Sweeney, D.J., & Einfeld, S.L.
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AUTISM RESEARCH IN VICTORIA
Developed by the Research Reference Group.
If you are involved in any current research projects in the field of autism, and would like to be included in the "Autism Research in Victoria" section of the Autism Victoria website, please complete the following questionnaire. Details of the work will be removed from the database once they have significantly passed their expected completion date. Researchers can submit their findings and their entry will be transferred to the Completed Research section.
The purpose of this listing is to inform autism researchers of each others research endeavors in an effort to promote collaboration between researchers. If you have any questions about this questionnaire, please email Kym Phillips at kym.phillips@autismvictoria.org.au
