The University of Queensland

The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications

Vassos, Maria, Faragher, Rhonda, Nankervis, Karen, Breedt, Radostina, Boyle, Fran, Smith, Simon and Kelly, Jo (2023). The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s41252-023-00362-1

Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?

Vassos, M., Carberry, T., Davis, F., Wardale, S. and Nankervis, K. (2023). Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 67 (5), 488-497. doi: 10.1111/jir.13020

Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Gavidia-Payne, Susana and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3 (3), 267-280. doi: 10.1007/s41252-019-00108-y

Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 16 (1), 67-77. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12281

Can the job demand-control-(support) model predict disability support worker burnout and work engagement?

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Skerry, Trevor and Lante, Kerrie (2017). Can the job demand-control-(support) model predict disability support worker burnout and work engagement?. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 44 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2017.1310818

The outcome of a statewide audit of the quality of positive behaviour support plans

Wardale, Simon, Davis, Fiona, Vassos, Maria and Nankervis, Karen (2016). The outcome of a statewide audit of the quality of positive behaviour support plans. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 43 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2016.1254736

What qualities are valued in residential direct care workers from the perspective of people with an intellectual disability and managers of accommodation services?

Dodevska, G. A. and Vassos, M. V. (2013). What qualities are valued in residential direct care workers from the perspective of people with an intellectual disability and managers of accommodation services?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 57 (7), 601-615. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01565.x

Work engagement and job burnout within the disability support worker population

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Skerry, Trevor and Lante, Kerrie (2013). Work engagement and job burnout within the disability support worker population. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34 (11), 3884-3895. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.08.005

The new TAIS - Superior to the original TAIS? An exploration of the psychometric properties of the revised Test of Attentional and Interpersonal Style (the TAIS2)

Vassos, Maria, Greenwood, Kenneth and Jackson, Mervyn (2010). The new TAIS - Superior to the original TAIS? An exploration of the psychometric properties of the revised Test of Attentional and Interpersonal Style (the TAIS2). Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller.

Agencies and professions in the provision of care

Nankervis, Karen L. and Vassos, Maria V. (2019). Agencies and professions in the provision of care. Handbook of intellectual disabilities: integrating theory, research, and practice. (pp. 201-217) edited by Johnny L. Matson. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-20843-1_13

The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications

Vassos, Maria, Faragher, Rhonda, Nankervis, Karen, Breedt, Radostina, Boyle, Fran, Smith, Simon and Kelly, Jo (2023). The ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics and disability: findings from a scoping review and their human rights implications. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s41252-023-00362-1

Australasian genetic counselors' attitudes toward disability and prenatal testing: Findings from a cross‐sectional survey

Yanes, Tatiane, Nathan, Vaishnavi, Wallingford, Courtney, Faragher, Rhonda, Nankervis, Karen, Jacobs, Chris, Vassos, Maria, Boyle, Fran, Carroll, Annemaree, Smith, Simon and McInerney‐Leo, Aideen (2023). Australasian genetic counselors' attitudes toward disability and prenatal testing: Findings from a cross‐sectional survey. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 1-12. doi: 10.1002/jgc4.1788

Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?

Vassos, M., Carberry, T., Davis, F., Wardale, S. and Nankervis, K. (2023). Can the Behaviour Intervention Plan Quality Evaluation, Version 2, be simplified for use by stakeholders with limited experience of positive behaviour support?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 67 (5), 488-497. doi: 10.1111/jir.13020

Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Gavidia-Payne, Susana and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Using Common Determinants of Out-of-Home Care to Profile Parents of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: an Exploratory Study. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3 (3), 267-280. doi: 10.1007/s41252-019-00108-y

Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Clinical governance climate within disability service organizations from the perspective of allied health professionals: clinical governance climate. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 16 (1), 67-77. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12281

Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trial

Young, J T, Davis, F J, Wardale, S, Vassos, M, van Dooren, K, Nankervis, K and Lennox, N G (2018). Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trial. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 62 (2), 126-139. doi: 10.1111/jir.12468

Can the job demand-control-(support) model predict disability support worker burnout and work engagement?

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Skerry, Trevor and Lante, Kerrie (2017). Can the job demand-control-(support) model predict disability support worker burnout and work engagement?. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 44 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2017.1310818

The implementation of multi-component positive behavioural interventions: Preliminary evidence of a negative relationship with challenging behaviour

McGowan, S., McNally, K. and Vassos, M. (2017). The implementation of multi-component positive behavioural interventions: Preliminary evidence of a negative relationship with challenging behaviour. International Journal of Positive Behaviour Support, 7 (2), 3-12.

The outcome of a statewide audit of the quality of positive behaviour support plans

Wardale, Simon, Davis, Fiona, Vassos, Maria and Nankervis, Karen (2016). The outcome of a statewide audit of the quality of positive behaviour support plans. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 43 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2016.1254736

Assessing attitudes toward evidence-based practices of workers supporting people with disabilities: a validation of the evidence-based practice attitudes scale

Vassos, Maria V. and Carroll, Michael F. (2016). Assessing attitudes toward evidence-based practices of workers supporting people with disabilities: a validation of the evidence-based practice attitudes scale. AJIDD-American Journal On Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 121 (4), 364-378. doi: 10.1352/1944-7558-121.4.364

What qualities are valued in residential direct care workers from the perspective of people with an intellectual disability and managers of accommodation services?

Dodevska, G. A. and Vassos, M. V. (2013). What qualities are valued in residential direct care workers from the perspective of people with an intellectual disability and managers of accommodation services?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 57 (7), 601-615. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01565.x

Work engagement and job burnout within the disability support worker population

Vassos, Maria, Nankervis, Karen, Skerry, Trevor and Lante, Kerrie (2013). Work engagement and job burnout within the disability support worker population. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34 (11), 3884-3895. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.08.005

Investigating the importance of various individual, interpersonal, organisational and demographic variables when predicting job burnout in disability support workers

Vassos, Maria V. and Nankervis, Karen L. (2012). Investigating the importance of various individual, interpersonal, organisational and demographic variables when predicting job burnout in disability support workers. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 33 (6), 1780-1791. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.04.016

A systematic review of quality of life measures for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours

Townsend-White, C., Pham, A. N.T. and Vassos, M. V. (2012). A systematic review of quality of life measures for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 56 (3), 270-284. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01427.x

An initial evaluation of a long-term, sustainable, integrated community-based physical activity program for adults with intellectual disability

Lante, Kerrie A., Walkley, Jeff W., Gamble, Merrilyn and Vassos, Maria V. (2011). An initial evaluation of a long-term, sustainable, integrated community-based physical activity program for adults with intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 36 (3), 197-206. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2011.593163

Respite and parental relinquishment of care: A comprehensive review of the available literature

Nankervis, Karen L., Rosewarne, Andrea C. and Vassos, Maria V. (2011). Respite and parental relinquishment of care: A comprehensive review of the available literature. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 8 (3), 150-162. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-1130.2011.00305.x

Why do families relinquish care? An investigation of the factors that lead to relinquishment into out-of-home respite care

Nankervis, K., Rosewarne, A. and Vassos, M. (2011). Why do families relinquish care? An investigation of the factors that lead to relinquishment into out-of-home respite care. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 55 (4), 422-433. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01389.x

Why should I care about evidence? Direct support work and evidence-based practice

Nankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2023). Why should I care about evidence? Direct support work and evidence-based practice. DSW Conference 2023, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-14 June 2023.

How can I tell if a behaviour support plan is good? A discussion of plan quality and the best ways to identify a good plan.

Nankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2022). How can I tell if a behaviour support plan is good? A discussion of plan quality and the best ways to identify a good plan.. DSW Conference 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14-15 June 2022.

How can we help you? Exploring ways to support workplace wellbeing from a staff perspective

Vassos, Maria and Nankervis, Karen (2022). How can we help you? Exploring ways to support workplace wellbeing from a staff perspective. DSW Conference 2022, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14-15 June 2022.

Occupational, health, and safety cost savings as a result of implementing positive behaviour support

Vassos, M., Wardale, S. and Cornish, G. (2018). Occupational, health, and safety cost savings as a result of implementing positive behaviour support. Fifth International IASSIDD Europe Congress , Athens, Greece, 17–20 July 2018 . Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley.

The early response tool: development and initial psychometric evaluation

Vassos, M. and Nankervis, K. (2018). The early response tool: development and initial psychometric evaluation. 5th International IASSIDD Europe Congress, Athens, Greece, 17-20 July 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jar.12481

Can the job demand-control-(support) model explain disability support worker burnout and work engagement?

Vassos, M., Nankervis, K., Skerry, T. and Lante, K. (2016). Can the job demand-control-(support) model explain disability support worker burnout and work engagement?. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Findings from the pilot implementation of the Early Response Tool

Steel, L., Brown, R., Nankervis, K. and Vassos, M. (2016). Findings from the pilot implementation of the Early Response Tool. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

The development of an 'easy to use' version of an evaluation tool to determine the quality of positive behaviour support plans

Davis, F., Wardale, S., Vassos, M. and Nankervis, K. (2016). The development of an 'easy to use' version of an evaluation tool to determine the quality of positive behaviour support plans. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

The development of the Early Response Tool: A brief history

Steel, L., Brown, R., Nankervis, K. and Vassos, M. (2016). The development of the Early Response Tool: A brief history. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Clinical governance: a relevant clinical practice framework to prevent the use of restrictive practices

Nankervis, K., Vassos, M. and Chan, J. (2016). Clinical governance: a relevant clinical practice framework to prevent the use of restrictive practices. IASSIDD 15th World Congress, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 15-19 August 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12305

Does severity of intellectual and developmental disability predict Mental Health Court decisions about fitness to stand trial?

Young, J., Davis, F., Van Dooren, K., Wardale, S., Vassos, M., Nankervis, K. and Lennox, N. (2016). Does severity of intellectual and developmental disability predict Mental Health Court decisions about fitness to stand trial?. 2016 IASSIDD World Congress, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 15-19 August 2016. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell.

How do Australian disability support organisations describe the disability support worker position?

Vassos, M., Nankervis, K. and Chan, J. (2016). How do Australian disability support organisations describe the disability support worker position?. IASSIDD 15th World Congress, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 15-19 August 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12305

Profiling the psychosocial experiences of parents of children with disabilities on factors related to out-of-home care

Vassos, M., Nankervis, K., Gavidia-Payne, S. and Chan, J. (2016). Profiling the psychosocial experiences of parents of children with disabilities on factors related to out-of-home care. IASSIDD 15th World Congress, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 15-19 August 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Inter-rater reliability process and the Behaviour Support Plan Quality Evaluation scoring guide version II (BSPQEII)

Davis, Fiona J., Vassos, Maria and Wardale, Simon (2013). Inter-rater reliability process and the Behaviour Support Plan Quality Evaluation scoring guide version II (BSPQEII). 3rd IASSIDD Asia-Pacifc Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 22 - 24 August 1013. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12029

Investigating relinquishment of care of a family member with a disability from the perspective of the family

Nankervis, Karen, Vassos, Maria, Rosewarne, Andrea and Bayne, Barbara (2013). Investigating relinquishment of care of a family member with a disability from the perspective of the family. 3rd IASSIDD Asia-Pacifc Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 22 - 24 August 1013. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12029

Investigating relinquishment of care from the perspective of the family - Preliminary findings

Vassos, M., Nankervis, K. and Rosewarne, A. (2012). Investigating relinquishment of care from the perspective of the family - Preliminary findings. 2012 IASSIDWorld Congress, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 9-14 July 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01583_4.x

Work engagement in disability support workers: Preliminary findings from a large scale evaluation from Australia

Vassos, M., Nankervis, K., Skerry, T. and Lante, K. (2012). Work engagement in disability support workers: Preliminary findings from a large scale evaluation from Australia. 2012 IASSIDWorld Congress, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 9-14 July 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01583_4.x

Application of quality of life instruments in routine service evaluation for individuals with severe to profound intellectual disability

Pham, A.,, Meyer, K., Wooderson, J., Townsend, C. and Vassos, M. V. (2011). Application of quality of life instruments in routine service evaluation for individuals with severe to profound intellectual disability. 46th Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability Conference, Glenelg, SA, Australia, November 9-11 2011.

Exploring the views of a sample of Australian disability support workers with regards to sources of work stress and satisfaction, and issues and trends affecting their practice

Nankervis, K. L. and Vassos, M. V. (2011). Exploring the views of a sample of Australian disability support workers with regards to sources of work stress and satisfaction, and issues and trends affecting their practice. 46th Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability Conference, Glenelg, SA, Australia, 9-11 November 2011.

Job stressors, sources of satisfaction and levels of burnout experienced by an Australian sample of disability support workers

Nankervis, K. L. and Vassos, M. V. (2011). Job stressors, sources of satisfaction and levels of burnout experienced by an Australian sample of disability support workers. Joint Congress of the European Association for Mental Health in Intellectual Disability and IASSID Challenging Behaviour and Mental Health SIRG, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1-3 September 2011.

Predictors of job burnout amongst a sample of Australian disability support workers

Vassos, M. V. and Nankervis, K. L. (2011). Predictors of job burnout amongst a sample of Australian disability support workers. 46th Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability Conference, Glenelg, SA, Australia, 9-11 November 2011. Adelaide, South Australia: ASID.

Quality of life measurement for people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of available instruments

Townsend, C., Pham, A. and Vassos, M. V. (2011). Quality of life measurement for people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of available instruments. 46th Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability Conference, Glenelg, SA, Australia, 9-11 November 2011.

An investigation into the causal factors of and the potential risk for relinquishment

Nankervis, Karen, Rosewarne, Andrea and Vassos, Maria (2010). An investigation into the causal factors of and the potential risk for relinquishment. 45th Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability Conference, Brisbane Australia, 29 September-1 October 2010.

Does age and level of support needs influence the relinquishment of family members with a disability

Vassos, M., Nankervis, K and Rosewarne, A. (2010). Does age and level of support needs influence the relinquishment of family members with a disability. Third International Conference of IASSID-Europe, Rome, Italy, 20-22 October 2010. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00586.x

The role that age and support needs play in a family's decision to relinquish care

Nankervis, K., Rosewarne, A. and Vassos, M. (2010). The role that age and support needs play in a family's decision to relinquish care. ASSID 2010: 45th Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 29 September - 1 October 2010.

Why do families relinquish care of their family member with a disability?

Nankervis, K., Rosewarne, A. and Vassos, M. (2010). Why do families relinquish care of their family member with a disability?. Third International Conference of IASSID-Europe, Rome, Italy, 20-22 October 2009. WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC.

An investigation into the causes of relinquishment into respite care

Rosewarne, Andrea, Payne, Michelle, Nankervis, Karen and Vassos, Maria (2009). An investigation into the causes of relinquishment into respite care. DSW09: 9th Annual ASSID Conference for Disability Support Workers, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 18-19 November 2009. Rosanna, VIC, Australia: Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID).

Defining the work of a disability support worker in Australia: A review of the work role

Vassos, Maria V., Nankervis, Karen L. and Chan, Jeffrey (2019). Defining the work of a disability support worker in Australia: A review of the work role. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17156.35206

Social attitudes towards intellectual disability

Vassos, M. (2019). Social attitudes towards intellectual disability. Cannon Hill, Qld, Australia: Endeavour Foundation.

Developing a greater understanding of parental relinquishment of care in the disability sector

Vassos, Maria Vicki (2017). Developing a greater understanding of parental relinquishment of care in the disability sector. PhD Thesis, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.946

Behaviour support plan quality within Endeavour Foundation

Vassos, M. (2017). Behaviour support plan quality within Endeavour Foundation. Cannon Hill, Qld, Australia: Endeavour Foundation.

Exploring the concepts of clinical governance and evidence-based practice within the disability service sector. Report of key findings for Yooralla

Vassos, M., Nankervis, K. and Chan, J. (2015). Exploring the concepts of clinical governance and evidence-based practice within the disability service sector. Report of key findings for Yooralla. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Yooralla.

Profiling the experiences of parents of children and adolescents with disabilities on psychosocial factors related to out-of-home care. Report of key findings for Yooralla

Vassos, M., Nankervis, K., Gavidia-Payne, S. and Chan, J. (2015). Profiling the experiences of parents of children and adolescents with disabilities on psychosocial factors related to out-of-home care. Report of key findings for Yooralla. Melbourne, Vic, Australia: Yooralla.

Review of the causal factors resulting in unavailable beds: A review of the literature

Nankervis, K., Rosewarne, C. and Vassos, M. (2009). Review of the causal factors resulting in unavailable beds: A review of the literature. Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, New South Wales Government.

Review of the causal factors resulting in unavailable respite beds: Final report

Nankervis, K., Rosewarne, A. and Vassos, M. (2009). Review of the causal factors resulting in unavailable respite beds: Final report. Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, New South Wales Government.