Dr Angelika Anderson - Researcher Profile

Biography

Throughout my career I have been working at the interface between developmental psychology, Applied Behaviour Analyses and educational psychology, with a special interest in inclusive education for children with challenges (special learning needs, problem behaviour, poverty, or minority status). In recent years my work increasingly focussed on the needs of children with developmental disabilities, especially autism and severe challenging behaviour. As a result I was invited by the Ministry of Health (NZ) to serve on the national committee reviewing the national guidelines for the delivery of services to children with Autism. I have considerable experience in completing contract research including a number of major literature reviews and best evidence syntheses on topics such as: inclusive education for children with special learning and behaviour needs; and identifying best practices for students with ongoing severely challenging behaviours in primary schools. I also conducted a number of evaluations including evaluating a social skills programme, and different educational approaches for children with ASD. In addition I was project manager on several projects, including an evaluation of the NAS Early Bird parent education programme for parents of young children with Autism.

Here at Monash my current research program focuses on the development of novel behavioural interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), specifically video-modeling and self-management, but also novel ways of conducting Functional Assessments to address challenging behaviour.

 I am also currently involved in the development of the Krongold Autism Services (KAS) and associated research program.

Most recently I am working as part of team to develop and deliver a professional development program for staff at specialist schools to better manage severe challenging behaviour.

Here at Monash I am currently involved in the development of the Krongold Autism Services (KAS) and associated research program.

Research & Supervision Interests

My research interests are primarily around effective novel interventions for children with ASD and their families, and promoting evidence-based practice in early childhood education / inclusive education, in an Applied Behaviour Analytic paradigm.

 

Qualifications

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Institution: The University of Auckland

Year awarded: 2002

Publications

Book Chapters

Thomson, L., Anderson, A., 2011, Research methods in education: Contemporary issues, in Educational Psychology. Concepts, Research and Challenges, eds Christine M. Rubie-Davies, Routledge, UK, pp. 8-17.

Anderson, A., Hamilton, R., Moore, D.W., Loewen, S., Frater-Mathieson, K., 2004, Education of refugee children. Theoretical perspectives and best practice, in Educational Interventions for Refugee Children. Theoretical perspectives and implementing best practice, eds Richard Hamilton and Dennis Moore, RoutledgeFalmer, UK, pp. 1-11.

Anderson, A., 2004, Issues of Migration, in Educational Interventions for Refugee Children, eds Richard Hamilton and Dennis Moore, RoutledgeFalmer, London UK, pp. 64-82.

Anderson, A., 2004, Resilience, in Educational Interventions for Refugee Children: Theoretical Perspectives and Implementing Best Practice, eds Richard Hamilton & Dennis Moore, Routledge Falmer, London, pp. 53-63.

Journal Articles

Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., Treccase, F., Deppeler, J.M., Furlonger, B.E., Didden, R., 2013, A video-based package to teach a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder to write her name, Journal Of Developmental And Physical Disabilities [P], vol E, issue E, Springer New York LLC, New York NY United States, p. E.

Lindsay, C., Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., Dillenburger, K., 2013, The role of imitation in video-based interventions for children with autism, Developmental Neurorehabilitation [E], vol E, issue E, Informa Healthcare, London United Kingdom, p. E.

McDonald, J., Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., 2012, Comparison of functional assessment methods targeting aggressive and stereotypic behaviour in a child with autism., The Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist [E], vol 29, issue 1, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge United Kingdom, pp. 52-65.

May, F., McLean, L.A., Anderson, A., Hudson, A.M., Cameron, C., Matthews, J., 2012, Father participation with mothers in the Signposts program: An initial investigation, Journal Of Intellectual & Developmental Disability [P], vol E, issue E, Informa Healthcare, London, United Kingdom, p. E.

Jurgens, A., Anderson, A., Moore, D.W., 2012, Parent-implemented picture exchange communication system (PECS) training: An analysis of YouTube videos, Developmental Neurorehabilitation [E], vol 15, issue 5, Informa Healthcare, UK, pp. 351-360.

Jowett, E., Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., 2012, Using an iPad-based video modelling package to teach numeracy skills to a child with an autism spectrum disorder, Developmental Neurorehabilitation [E], vol 15, issue 4, Informa Healthcare, UK, pp. 304-312.

Shrestha, A., Anderson, A., Moore, D.W., 2012, Using point-of-view modeling and forward chaining to teach a functional self-help skill to a child with autism, Journal of Behavioral Education [P], vol E, Springer New York LLC, New York New York United States of America, pp. 1-11.

Moore, D., Anderson, A., 2011, Point-of-view video-mediated procedure is effective for teaching children with autism to maintain eye contact and initiate and maintain scripted social interactions with others, Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention [P], vol 4, issue 4, Psychology Press, UK, pp. 205-210.

Litras, S., Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., 2010, Using video self-modelled social stories to teach social skills to a young child with autism, Autism Research and Treatment [E], vol 2010, Hindawi Publishing Corportion, http://www.hindawi.com/journals/aurt/2010/834979/, pp. 1-9.

Jurgens, A., Anderson, A., Moore, D.W., 2009, The effect of teaching PECS to a child with autism on verbal behaviour, play, and social functioning, Behaviour Change [P], vol 26, issue 1, Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd, Australia, pp. 66-81.

Birkin, C., Anderson, A., Seymour, F., Moore, D.W., 2008, A parent-focused early intervention program for autism: who gets access?, Journal of Intellectual & Development Disability, vol 33, issue 2, Informa, New Zealand, pp. 108-116.

Anderson, A., Thomas, D., Moore, D.W., Kool, B., 2008, Improvements in school climate associated with enhanced health and welfare services for students, Learning Environments Research, vol 11, issue 3, Springer, Netherlands, pp. 245-256.

Kool, B., Thomas, D., Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., Bennetts, P., Earp, K., Dawson, D., Treadwell, N., 2008, Innovation and effectiveness: changing the scope of school nurses in New Zealand secondary schools, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, vol 32, issue 2, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 177-180.

Anderson, A., Moore, D.W., Bourne, T., 2007, Functional communication and other concomitant behavior change following PECS training: A case study, Behaviour Change, vol 24, issue 3, Australian Academic Press Pty Ltd, Australia, pp. 173-181.

Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., 2005, Autism spectrum disorder: towards best practice in early childhood, Every Child, vol 11, issue 4, Early Childhood Australia Inc., ACT Australia, p. 12.

Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., Kumar, K., 2005, Instructional adaptation in the management of escape-maintained behavior in a classroom, Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, vol 7, issue 4, PRO-ED Journals, Austin USA, pp. 216-223.

Anderson, A., Hattie, J.A., Hamilton, R., 2005, Locus of control, self-efficacy, and motivation in different schools: Is moderation the key to success?, Educational Psychology, vol 25, issue 5, Routledge, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/01443410.asp, pp. 517-535.

Anderson, A., Hamilton, R., Hattie, J.A., 2004, Classroom climate and motivated behaviour in secondary schools, Learning Environments Research, vol 7, issue 3, Kluwer Academic Publishers, http://springerlink.metapress.com/openurl.asp?genre=journal&issn=1387-1579, pp. 211-225.

Birkin, C., Anderson, A., Moore, D.W., Seymour, F., 2004, Evaluating the efficacy of parent-focused interventions for autism: how do we know what will work?, Australian Journal of Early Childhood, vol 25, issue 1, Early Childhood Australia Inc., Australia, pp. 42-47.

Anderson, A., Moore, D.W., Godfrey, R., Fletcher - Flinn, C.M., 2004, Social skills assessment of some children with autism in free-play situations, Autism, vol 8, issue 4, Sage Publications, http://aut.sagepub.com/content/vol8/issue4/, pp. 369-385.

Thomson, C., Brown, D., Jones, L., Walker, J., Moore, D.W., Anderson, A., Davies, T., Medcalf, J., Glynn, T., 2003, Resource teachers learning and behavior: collaborative problem solving to support inclusion, Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, vol 5, issue 2, Sage, United States, pp. 101-110.

Greve, W., Anderson, A., Krampen, G., 2001, Self-Efficacy and Externality in Adolescence: Theoretical Conceptions and Measurement in New Zealand and German Secondary School Students, Identity, vol 1, issue 4, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, http://www.leaonline.com/loi/id, pp. 321-344.

Moore, D.W., Prebble, S., Robertson, J., Waetford, R., Anderson, A., 2001, Self-recording with goal setting: A self-management program for the classroom, Educational Psychology, vol 21, issue 3, Routledge, United Kingdom, pp. 255-265.

Brown, D., Thomson, C., Anderson, A., Moore, D.W., Glynn, T., Macfarlane, A., Medcalf, J., Ysseldyke, J., 2000, Resource teachers learning and behaviour: an ecological approach to special education, Australasian Journal of Special Education, vol 24, issue 1, Taylor & Francis, United Kingdom, pp. 5-20.

Other

Anderson, A., Deppeler, J.M., Moore, D.W., Long, M.G., Sharma, U., McLean, L.A., 2007, SWB Eligibility Criteria Review. Final Report, The Krongold Centre, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-72.

Anderson, A., Moore, D.W., Rose, D., 2005, Task difficulty and behaviour in classrooms: an examination of the relationship (applied behavior analysis), Proceedings of the Third International ABA Conference, The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABA), http://www.abainternational.org/beijing/.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

An investigation of factors that influence mental health service access by older adults living in Melbourne, Australia.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Temp).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Development of Communication Skills in Children with Intellectual Impairment and SLI.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint), Moore, D (Joint-co).

Program of Study:

(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Escaping: Personal and Theoretical Understandings.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint-co), Brown, J (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Exploring the acquisition of complex skills through modelling from behavioural perspective..

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint), Moore, D (Joint-co).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Father involvement in the signposts for building better behaviour program: outcomes and predictors of participation.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint-co), Mclean, L (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Get lost Mr Scary! Assessment and early intervention with anxious children aged 5 to 7 years.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Temp).

Program of Study:

(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

In what way does early intervention help those on the autism spectrum?.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint), Moore, D (Joint-co).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Quantitative assessment of educational and therapeutic approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Main), Fielding, J (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Resilience in chronic pain: analysis of risk and resistance factors.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Temp).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Shared Consciousness in Collective Learning.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint), Moore, D (Joint-co).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Student self-management in mainstream primary schools to reduce problematic classroom behaviours.

Supervisors:

Moore, D (Main), Anderson, A (Associate).

Program of Study:

(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Teaching social skills to children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint), Moore, D (Joint-co).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

The role of imitation in video-based interventions for children with autism.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint-co), Moore, D (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Using self-management in community settings to develop independant functioning for youth with HFA/AS.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint), Moore, D (Joint-co).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Using video modelling to teach an adolescent with an autism spectrum disorder adaptive skills.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint), Moore, D (Joint-co).

Completed Supervision

Student:

Yoon, J.

Program of Study:

The generalisation effects of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) training for children with autism and language delay. (PHD) 2011.

Supervisors:

Anderson, A (Joint), Moore, D (Joint-Co).