Research

Current Signposts Projects

Mother and Father Involvement in the Signposts for Building Better Behaviour Program: A Further Evaluation

This research is being completed by Fiona May as part of her PhD (Psychology) degree at Monash University. The aim of the research is to learn more about the factors that might affect father involvement in the Signposts program, and also to further investigate the possible outcomes associated with father participation in the program with mothers. 

The project consists of two phases:

• Phase One will occur between October 2010 and September 2011. This phase involves the completion of a number of questionnaires by mothers, fathers and the practitioners delivering Signposts before the program begins, at the end of the program and again three months after the program has finished.
• Phase Two will occur sometime between June and September 2011. Mothers, fathers and practitioners who participated in the first phase of the research project will be invited to be involved in phase two. They will participate in an interview or focus group discussion, at a time and location that is convenient for them.

If you are a parent or practitioner that is interested in participating, or would like any further information, please contact Fiona May at Fiona.may@monash.edu or on 0450 446 368.

Published Signposts Articles

Hayes, L., Giallo, R. & Richardson, K. (2010) Outcomes of an early intervention program for children with disruptive behaviour. Australasian Psychiatry, Vol 18(6):560-566.

Gavidia‐Payne, S. & Hudson, A. (2002). Behavioural supports for parents of children with an intellectual disability and problem behaviours: an overview of the literature. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27, 31‐55.

Hudson, A., Cameron, C. & Matthews, J. (2008) The wide-scale implementation of a support program for parents of children with an intellectual disability and difficult behaviour. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 33(2): 117–126.

Hudson, A.M., Matthews, J.M., Gavidia‐Payne, S.T., Cameron, C.A., Mildon, R.L., Radler, G.A., & Nankervis, K.L. (2003). Evaluation of an intervention system for families of children with intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 47, 238‐249.

Hudson, A., Reece, J., Cameron, C., & Matthews, J. (2009). Effects of child characteristics on the outcomes of a parent support program. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 34(2), 123‐132.

Robinson, A. (2007) Sleep problems in children with an intellectual disability: The role of child and parent factors, and treatment efficacy using the signposts program. A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of requirements for the degree of Doctor of Psychology RMIT University.