Katrina Williams Williams

No increased risk of mothers of children with autism having androgen-related cancers in an Australian population based sample

T May, B Vollenhoven, K Williams

Journal article  |  2021  |  Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Background: Some past studies have suggested a link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and testosterone related cancers. This ..

Association between early androgens and autistic traits: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Nadia Coscini, Katrina Williams, Denise Chew, Kenneth C Pang, Michele A O'Connell, Tamara May

Journal article  |  2021  |  RESEARCH IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Background: We systematically reviewed evidence for the androgen theory which proposes exposure to elevated levels of androgens in..

Factors associated with referral for polysomnography in children with Down syndrome.

Poornima R Wijayaratne, Katrina Williams, Margot J Davey, Rosemary SC Horne, Gillian M Nixon

Journal article  |  2021  |  Sleep Med

OBJECTIVES: Children with Down syndrome (DS) are recommended to undergo polysomnography (PSG) by the age of four years due to the ..

Prevalence and Age of Onset of Regression in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analytical Update

Christine Tan, Veronica Frewer, Georgina Cox, Katrina Williams, Alexandra Ure

Journal article  |  2021  |  AUTISM RESEARCH

A systematic review published in 2013 reported 32% of children on the autism spectrum experience skill loss, known as autistic reg..

Coaching While Waiting for Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment: Protocol of a Pilot Feasibility Study for a Randomized Controlled Trial on Occupational Performance Coaching and Service Navigation Support

Charmaine Bernie, Katrina Williams, Fiona Graham, Tamara May

Journal article  |  2021  |  JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS

BACKGROUND: In Australia, the average time between a first concern of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and diagnosis is over 2 years..

Development of the Fearless, Tearless Transition model of care for adolescents with an intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder with mental health comorbidities

Evelyn Culnane, Hayley Loftus, Daryl Efron, Katrina Williams, Nikki Di Iorio, Rebecca Shepherd, Catherine Marraffa, Lionel Lubitz, Giuliana Antolovich, Chidambaram Prakash

Journal article  |  2020  |  DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY

AIM: First, to understand the barriers to achieving effective transition and the supports required from the perspective of parents..

Adaptive innovations to provide services to children with developmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Valsamma Eapen, Harriet Hiscock, Katrina Williams

Journal article  |  2020  |  JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH

Children with developmental disabilities are experiencing significant challenges to service access due to suspension of in-person ..

Feasibility and acceptability of an online acceptance and commitment therapy group for parents caring for a child with cerebral palsy

Laura J McMillan, Maria C McCarthy, Frank Muscara, Vicki A Anderson, Robyn D Walser, Jenny O'Neill, Anica Dimovski, Meredith Rayner, JM Nicholson, SJC Hearps, Paul A Read, Elle Morrison, Kaitlyn McCabe, Katrina Williams

Journal article  |  2020  |  JOURNAL OF FAMILY STUDIES

This study explored the feasibility and acceptability of a videoconferencing group psychotherapy intervention for parents of child..

Referral, Assessment and Use of Screening Measures Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Tertiary Hospital Setting

C Bernie, K Williams, B O'Connor, S Rogers, T May

Journal article  |  2020  |  JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Children with developmental concerns in Australia continue to experience inequitable healthcare and service-related delays, even w..

Associations Between Child Sleep Problem Severity and Maternal Well-Being in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Christina A Martin, Emma Sciberras, Nicole Papadopoulos, Lidia Engel, Harriet Hiscock, Katrina Williams, Patricia Howlin, Jane McGillivray, Nicole J Rinehart

Journal article  |  2020  |  JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

This study investigated whether sleep problem severity in children with autism spectrum disorder was associated with maternal well..