Disability group

Stokes MA; High Functioning Autism and Sexual Development. Autismus-Kongress Campus Westend, Frankfurt, Germany, 19 March, 2011 (keynote address).

Stokes MA, McGillivray JA, Manjiviona J A, Saunders K & Attwood T; Assisted Reproduction use and Autism. APAC 2011, 8-10 September 2011, Perth, Western Australia.

Minnet B & McGillivray JA; Pharmacology and Autism Spectrum Disorder: what can they tell us? APAC 2011, 8-10 September 2011, Perth, Western Australia.

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The focus of this group, led by Associate Professor Jane McGillivray, is on the impact of disability, chronic disease and aging on mental health, wellbeing and quality of life in a diverse range of people with cognitive, physical and sensory impairments. We aim to;

1. inform and influence policy and service initiatives
2. improve social inclusion of people with disabilities, while
3. promoting their wellbeing through clinical, behavioural and educational supports, as well as new

developments in information technology. The drug and alcohol needs of prisoners with intellectual disabilities - Jane McGillivray

Depression, anxiety and stress in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders: A trial and evaluation of an assessment and treatment program - Jane McGillivray & David Hamilton

Evaluation of the Pathways Program for offenders with disability - Lesley Hardcastle, Keith McVilly, & Jane McGillivray

Building the evidence in chronic disease management: IDEAS Evaluation Study - Jane Speight, Chris Gilfillan, Jessica Browne, & Christel Hendrickx

Full list of major projects

Emotional health in young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders; It is widely acknowledged that individuals with Autism are particularly vulnerable to experiencing co-occurring anxiety and mood disorders, with rates higher than in typically developing individuals. Adolescents and young adults may be at particular risk due to an awareness of their social difficulties and differences.

Why is there a delay in diagnosing girls with Autism? Recent work by Associate Professor Alex Head with Associate Professors Mark Stokes and Jane McGillivray has found that young women with autism are frequently not diagnosed until relatively later in life.

National Blueprint for Disability Services; The Western Australia Minister for Mental Health & Disability Services, the Hon Helen Morton MP, has recently launched a report by Associate Professor Keith McVilly documenting the impact, effectiveness, & future application of Positive Behaviour Teams (PBTs) in the provision of disability support services in Western Australia.

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