Research Assistant
MPsych/PhD (Clin.Neuro.) pending thesis examination and course completion, Grad. Dip. (Psych., Pre-Practice), MTeach, Grad. Dip. Legal Practice, LLB (Hons), BA (Hons)
Brittany is an MPsych/PhD candidate in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Western Australia, a Provisional Psychologist, and a Researcher at Telethon Kids Institute. Her PhD investigated the neurocognitive functioning and developmental trajectories of siblings of persons with neurodevelopmental conditions, funded by an NHMRC Ideas Grant. Brittany practices as a clinical neuropsychologist trainee in forensic and pediatric rehabilitation neuropsychology, and has a research interest in traumatic brain injury recovery. Her current research also focuses on identifying transdiagnostic neuro-biopsychosocial processes associated with atypical brain development, brain injury, and severe psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents. She has a secondary research focus on prevention, early identification, and management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and optimizing resilience amongst children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Projects
The Sibling Project focuses on the wellbeing, relationships and needs of children, adolescents and emerging adults who have a sibling with a developmental disability.
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Publications
March 2023
Individual-Level Risk and Resilience Factors Associated with Mental Health in Siblings of Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Conditions: A Network Analysis
Siblings of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) are exposed to unique family environments and experience a range of psychosocial risk and resilience factors.
Published research Academic Biostatistics Child Disability Youth mental health Child disabilityDecember 2022Risk and resilience factors impacting the mental health and wellbeing of siblings of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions: A mixed methods systematic review
This pre-registered systematic review synthesised and evaluated the existing literature on self-reported mental health and wellbeing of siblings of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Published research Child Disability Youth mental healthFebruary 2022Child protection involvement of children of mothers with intellectual disability
Children born to parents with intellectual disability (ID) have been shown as disproportionally represented in child protection services however with limited population-based research.
Published research Child Disability Child disabilityFebruary 2022Child protection involvement of children of mothers with intellectual disability
Children born to parents with intellectual disability (ID) have been shown as disproportionally represented in child protection services however with limited population-based research.
Published research Child Disability Child disabilitySeptember 2022Psychosocial Interventions and Support Groups for Siblings of Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Conditions: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review of Sibling Self-reported Mental Health and Wellbeing Outcomes
Siblings of persons with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) have increased risk of poorer psychosocial functioning. This systematic review evaluated quantitative and qualitative evidence on sibling mental health and wellbeing outcomes following psychosocial interventions and the risk and protective factors associated with post-intervention outcomes.
Published research Child Disability Youth mental healthAugust 2022A systematic review of the biological, social, and environmental determinants of intellectual disability in children and adolescents
This systematic review aimed to identify the most important social, environmental, biological, and/or genetic risk factors for intellectual disability.
Published research Alcohol and Pregnancy and FASD Research Child Disability Autism Research Subsite: CliniKids Early Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Child disabilityNovember 2021The Role of Sleep in the Relationship Between ADHD Symptoms and Stop Signal Task Performance
ADHD commonly occurs with sleep problems and secondary cognitive impairments such as inhibitory control. Sleep problems may explain attentional lapses and inhibition performance variability in children with ADHD. This study applied Bayesian analyses to examine the relationship between ADHD symptoms, sleep problems, and inhibition.
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Education and Qualifications
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Awards and Honours
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Active Collaborations