Macquarie University Special Education Centre (MUSEC)

Research Output

Research Output per year

1979 2020

• 204 Article
• 39 Review article
• 15 Chapter
• 11 Editorial
• 13 More
  • 5 Book/Film/Article/Exhibition review
  • 3 Comment/opinion
  • 2 Edited Book/Anthology
  • 1 Foreword/postscript/introduction
  • 1 Meeting abstract
  • 1 Short survey

Research Output per year

Research Output per year

Search results

• 2020

  Partner perceptions of conversations with individuals with autism spectrum disorder

  Sng, C. Y., Carter, M., Stephenson, J. & Sweller, N., Apr 2020, In : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 50, 4, p. 1182-1197 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Autistic Disorder
  • Research
  • Individuality
  • Consensus
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Teaching on-topic conversational responses to students with autism spectrum disorders using an iPad app

  Sng, C. Y., Carter, M. & Stephenson, J., 21 Jan 2020, In : International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • autism
  • Teaching
  • Students
  • Hand
  • student
• 2019

  The effects of oral narrative intervention on the personal narratives of children with ASD and severe language disorder

  Favot, K., Carter, M. & Stephenson, J., 29 Oct 2019, In : Journal of Behavioral Education. 25 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Personal Narratives
  • Language Disorders
  • Emotions
  • Maintenance
  • narrative

• The effects of oral narrative intervention on the personal narratives of children with ASD and severe language impairment: a pilot study

  Favot, K., Carter, M. & Stephenson, J., 2019, In : International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 66, 5, p. 492-509 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Personal Narratives
  • autism
  • Language
  • narrative
  • language
  3 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  The effects of an oral narrative intervention on the fictional narrative retells of children with ASD and severe language impairment: a pilot study

  Favot, K., Carter, M. & Stephenson, J., 1 Oct 2018, In : Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 30, 5, p. 615-637 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Language
  • Emotions
  • Communication
  • Maintenance
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• The effects of variety of activities on the social interaction of preschool children with disabilities

  Driscoll, C. & Carter, M., 2018, In : International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 65, 6, p. 599-613 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Disabled Children
  • Preschool Children
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • preschool child
  • disability
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2017

  Cognitive-behavioural approaches for students with autism spectrum disorder: a teacher survey

  Ho, B. P. V., Stephenson, J. & Carter, M., 2017, In : International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 64, 4, p. 436-455 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • autism
  • Students
  • teacher
  • Special Education
  • New South Wales

• Construct validation of the Enabling Practices Scale

  Carter, M., Kemp, C. & Sweller, N., 2017, In : Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 42, 3, p. 223-229 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Psychometrics
  • Statistical Factor Analysis
  • empowerment
  • psychometrics
  • Disabled Children
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Do screen presentations via interactive whiteboards increase engagement in whole-group lessons for students with autism spectrum disorder? A pilot study

  Mariz, C., Carter, M. & Stephenson, J., 1 Sep 2017, In : Journal of special education technology. 32, 3, p. 160-172 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Friendship satisfaction in children with autism spectrum disorder and nominated friends

  Petrina, N., Carter, M., Stephenson, J. & Sweller, N., 1 Feb 2017, In : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 47, 2, p. 384-392 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Direction compound
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Further evidence for the efficacy of an evidence-based, small group, literacy intervention program for young struggling readers

  Wheldall, K., Wheldall, R., Madelaine, A., Reynolds, M. & Arakelian, S., 2017, In : Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties. 22, 1, p. 3-13 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • small group
  • literacy
  • Students
  • Education
  • evidence
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Teaching a student with autism spectrum disorder on-topic conversational responses with an iPad: a pilot study

  Sng, C. Y., Carter, M. & Stephenson, J., Jul 2017, In : Australasian Journal of Special Education. 41, 1, p. 18-34 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • autism
  • Teaching
  • student
  • proliferation
  • conversation
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Using quality of family life factors to explore parents’ experience of educational provision for children with developmental disabilities in rural Australia

  Tait, K. & Hussain, R., 4 May 2017, In : International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 64, 3, p. 328-344 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Developmental Disabilities
  • New South Wales
  • Disabled Children
  • parents
  • Parents
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  A special font for people with dyslexia: does it work and, if so, why?

  Marinus, E., Mostard, M., Segers, E., Schubert, T. M., Madelaine, A. & Wheldall, K., Aug 2016, In : Dyslexia. 22, 3, p. 233-244 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Dyslexia
  • dyslexia
  • Reading
  • learning to read
  • artist
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparing the performance of older low-progress readers on the York Assessment of Reading for Comprehension with performance on the Neale Analysis of Reading Ability and other measures of reading and related skills

  Wheldall, K. & Arakelian, S., 2016, In : Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties. 21, 2, p. 157-166 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Aptitude
  • Reading
  • comprehension
  • ability
  • performance

• Early childhood inclusion in Australia

  Kemp, C. R., 2016, In : Infants and Young Children. 29, 3, p. 178-187 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • State Government
  • Federal Government
  • Disabled Children
  • Intellectual Disability
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Efficacy of an evidence-based literacy preparation program for young children beginning school

  Wheldall, R., Glenn, K., Arakelian, S., Madelaine, A., Reynolds, M. & Wheldall, K., 2 Jan 2016, In : Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties. 21, 1, p. 21-39 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • literacy
  • Education
  • school
  • evidence
  • Group
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Engaging preschool children with severe and multiple disabilities using books and iPad apps

  Kemp, C., Stephenson, J., Cooper, M. & Hodge, K., 1 Sep 2016, In : Infants and Young Children. 29, 4, p. 249-266 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Preschool Children
  • Technology
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Genome-wide association study of response to cognitive-behavioural therapy in children with anxiety disorders

  Coleman, J. R. I., Lester, K. J., Keers, R., Roberts, S., Curtis, C., Arendt, K., Bögels, S., Cooper, P., Creswell, C., Dalgleish, T., Hartman, C. A., Heiervang, E. R., Hötzel, K., Hudson, J. L., In-Albon, T., Lavallee, K., Lyneham, H. J., Marin, C. E., Meiser-Stedman, R., Morris, T. & 11 others, Nauta, M. H., Rapee, R. M., Schneider, S., Schneider, S. C., Silverman, W. K., Thastum, M., Thirlwall, K., Waite, P., Wergeland, G. J., Breen, G. & Eley, T. C., 1 Sep 2016, In : British Journal of Psychiatry. 209, 3, p. 236-243 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • Genome-Wide Association Study
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Therapeutics
  • Genome
  19 Citations (Scopus)

  11 Downloads (Pure)

• Perceived friendship quality of children with autism spectrum disorder as compared to their peers in mixed and non-mixed dyads

  Petrina, N., Carter, M., Stephenson, J. & Sweller, N., 1 Apr 2016, In : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 46, 4, p. 1334-1343 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Research
  • Students
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Understanding Hong Kong Chinese Families’ Experiences of an Autism/ASD Diagnosis

  Tait, K., Fung, F., Hu, A., Sweller, N. & Wang, W., 1 Apr 2016, In : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 46, 4, p. 1164-1183 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Hong Kong
  • Autistic Disorder
  • Parents
  • Diagnostic Services
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Using the Choiceboard Creator™ app on an iPad© to teach choice making to a student with severe disabilities

  Stephenson, J., 2 Jan 2016, In : AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 32, 1, p. 49-57 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Students
  • Aptitude
  • Tea
  • Autistic Disorder
  • Intellectual Disability
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• We need to know more about providing effective support for communication partners of children who use augmentative and alternative communication

  Stephenson, J., 2 Jan 2016, In : Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention. 10, 1, p. 1-6 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Communication
  • Communication Disorders
  • communication disorder
  • Conflict of Interest
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2015

  Anxiety and attentional bias in preschool-aged children: an eyetracking study

  Dodd, H. F., Hudson, J. L., Williams, T., Morris, T., Lazarus, R. S. & Byrow, Y., 1 Aug 2015, In : Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. 43, 6, p. 1055-1065 11 p., A004.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Preschool Children
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attentional Bias
  • Technology
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• A Review of the Use of Touch-Screen Mobile Devices by People with Developmental Disabilities

  Stephenson, J. & Limbrick, L., 1 Dec 2015, In : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 45, 12, p. 3777-3791 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Disabled Persons
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Research
  • Leisure Activities
  79 Citations (Scopus)

• Child anxiety and the processing of ambiguity

  Dodd, H. F., Stuijfzand, S., Morris, T. & Hudson, J. L., 15 Oct 2015, In : Cognitive Therapy and Research. 39, 5, p. 669-677 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Emotions
  • Research
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Decision-Making Regarding Early Intervention by Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  Carlon, S., Carter, M. & Stephenson, J., 1 Jun 2015, In : Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 27, 3, p. 285-305 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Decision Making
  • Parents
  • Intuition
  • Preschool Children
  • Research
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Factors in instructional decision-making, ratings of evidence and intended instructional practices of Australian final year teacher education students

  Carter, M., Stephenson, J. & Hopper, T., 2015, In : Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 40, 6, p. 85-103 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • rating
  • decision making
  • teacher
  • evidence
  • education
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• HPA axis related genes and response to psychological therapies: genetics and epigenetics

  Roberts, S., Keers, R., Lester, K. J., Coleman, J. R. I., Breen, G., Arendt, K., Blatter-Meunier, J., Cooper, P., Creswell, C., Fjermestad, K., Havik, O. E., Herren, C., Hogendoorn, S. M., Hudson, J. L., Krause, K., Lyneham, H. J., Morris, T., Nauta, M., Rapee, R. M., Rey, Y. & 8 others, Schneider, S., Schneider, S. C., Silverman, W. K., Thastum, M., Thirlwall, K., Waite, P., Eley, T. C. & Wong, C. C. Y., 1 Dec 2015, In : Depression and Anxiety. 32, 12, p. 861-870 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

  File

  • Epigenomics
  • Genetic Therapy
  • DNA Methylation
  • Psychology
  • Genes
  47 Citations (Scopus)

  10 Downloads (Pure)

• Improving educational planning for students with severe disabilities: an evaluation of school-based professional learning

  Stephenson, J. & Carter, M., Jul 2015, In : Australasian Journal of Special Education. 39, 1, p. 2-14 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • educational planning
  • severe disability
  • evaluation
  • school
  • learning

• Meta-analysis of Research on Sensory Integration Therapy for Individuals with Developmental and Learning Disabilities

  Leong, H. M., Carter, M. & Stephenson, J. R., Apr 2015, In : Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 27, 2, p. 183-206 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Learning Disorders
  • Meta-Analysis
  • Research
  • Therapeutics
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Parental perception of the importance of friendship and other outcome priorities in children with autism spectrum disorder

  Petrina, N., Carter, M. & Stephenson, J., 2 Jan 2015, In : European Journal of Special Needs Education. 30, 1, p. 61-74 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • autism
  • friendship
  • parents
  • Parents
  • Autistic Disorder
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Parent Perspectives on Sources of Information about Autism Spectrum Disorder Interventions in Australia

  Carlon, S., Stephenson, J. & Carter, M., Dec 2015, In : Australasian Journal of Special Education. 39, 2, p. 113-127 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • autism
  • source of information
  • parents
  • preschool age
  • trustworthiness
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2014

  Cognitive-Behavioral Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: a Meta-Analysis

  Ho, B. P. V., Stephenson, J. & Carter, M., 1 Mar 2014, In : Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 1, 1, p. 18-33 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Anxiety
  • Randomized Controlled Trials
  • Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Evaluation of a two-phase experimental study of a small group ("MultiLit") reading intervention for older low-progress readers

  Buckingham, J., Beaman-Wheldall, R. & Wheldall, K., 2014, In : Cogent education. 1, 1, p. 1-11 11 p., 962786.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

  File

  • small group
  • evaluation
  • Group
  • literacy
  • comprehension
  2 Citations (Scopus)

  237 Downloads (Pure)

• Evaluation of a two-phase implementation of a tier-2 (small group) reading intervention for young low-progress readers

  Buckingham, J., Wheldall, K. & Beaman-Wheldall, R., Dec 2014, In : Australasian Journal of Special Education. 38, 2, p. 169-185 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • small group
  • evaluation
  • Group
  • literacy
  • instruction
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Evidence-based classroom and behaviour management content in Australian pre-service primary teachers' coursework: Wherefore art thou?

  O'Neill, S. C. & Stephenson, J., Apr 2014, In : Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 39, 4, p. 1-22 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • art
  • classroom
  • teacher
  • management
  • evidence
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Is it a scam?

  Stephenson, J., Carter, M. & Wheldall, K., Aug 2014, MUSEC Briefings, 40 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Website › Article

  Open Access

• Preliminary evidence for the validity of the new Test of Everyday Reading Comprehension

  Wheldall, K. & McMurtry, S., 3 Jul 2014, In : Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties. 19, 2, p. 173-178 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Reading
  • comprehension
  • evidence
  • Students
  • student
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Risk-taking and inhibitory control in behaviourally inhibited and disinhibited preschool children

  Morris, T. M., Hudson, J. L. & Dodd, H. F., Dec 2014, In : Personality and Individual Differences. 71, p. 113-117 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Preschool Children
  • Risk-Taking
  • Temperament
  • Child Development
  • Psychopathology
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Social skill group interventions may assist adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, but significant questions remain

  Carter, M., 3 Jul 2014, In : Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention. 8, 3, p. 113-115 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Conflict of Interest
  • Autistic Disorder
  • autism
  • funding
  • adolescent

• Standards in literacy and numeracy: Contributing factors

  Meeks, L., Kemp, C. & Stephenson, J., Jul 2014, In : Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 39, 7, p. 106-139 34 p., 7.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • literacy
  • mathematics studies
  • PISA study
  • student
  • science studies
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• The use of sensory integration therapy in Malaysia and Singapore by special education teachers in early intervention settings

  Leong, H. M., Stephenson, J. & Carter, M., 2 Jan 2014, In : Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 39, 1, p. 10-23 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Special Education
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • special education
  • teacher

• The work of teacher aides in Australia: An analysis of job advertisements

  Stephenson, J. & Carter, M., 2014, In : International Journal of Special Education. 29, 3, p. 145-153 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Special Education
  • teacher
  • special education
  • Students
  • qualification
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• What do employers ask for in advertisements for special education positions?

  Stephenson, J. & Carter, M., Jul 2014, In : Australasian Journal of Special Education. 38, 1, p. 51-62 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

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  • special education
  • employer
  • educator
  • teacher
  • accreditation
  3 Citations (Scopus)

  12 Downloads (Pure)

• What is direct instruction?

  Wheldall, K., Stephenson, J. & Carter, M., 2014, MUSEC Briefings, 39 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Website › Article

  Open Access

• Why poor children are more likely to become poor readers: the early years

  Buckingham, J., Beaman, R. & Wheldall, K., 1 Oct 2014, In : Educational Review. 66, 4, p. 428-446 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • literacy
  • economics
  • language
  • vocabulary
  • infant
  36 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  A descriptive examination of the types of relationships formed between children with developmental disability and their closest peers in inclusive school settings

  Webster, A. A. & Carter, M., Mar 2013, In : Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 38, 1, p. 1-11 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Disabled Children
  • dyad
  • friendship
  • disability
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Mutual Liking, Enjoyment, and Shared Interactions in the Closest Relationships between Children with Developmental Disabilities and Peers in Inclusive School Settings

  Webster, A. A. & Carter, M., Aug 2013, In : Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 25, 4, p. 373-393 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Disabled Children
  • Interviews
  • Students
  • Parents
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• One year on: First-year primary teachers' perceptions of preparedness to manage misbehaviour and their confidence in the strategies they use

  O'Neill, S. & Stephenson, J., 2013, In : Australasian Journal of Special Education. 37, 2, p. 125-146 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

  File

  • confidence
  • teacher
  • management
  • classroom
  • online survey
  11 Citations (Scopus)

  8 Downloads (Pure)