Alix Woolard

Experience

• 2020–present
  Postdoctoral research fellow, Telethon Kids Institute
• 2020–2020
  Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Sydney

Education

• 2020 
  University of Newcastle, Australia, Doctor of Philosophy (psychology - science)
• 2015 
  University of Newcastle, Australia, Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

Publications

• 2022
  Parent-infant interaction quality is related to preterm status and sensory processing. , Infant Behavior and Development
• 2022
  A review of barriers, enablers, and interventions to improve psychological recovery. , European Burns Journal
• 2022
  The role of health professionals in suicide prevention in young people. , Lancet Child and Adolescent Health
• 2022
  Reach and perceived effectiveness of a community-led active outreach postvention intervention for people bereaved by suicide. , Frontiers in Public Health
• 2022
  Understanding the vocational functioning of autistic employees: the role of disability and mental health., Disability and Rehabilitation
• 2021
  Developmental profiles of infants with elevated likelihood of autism who were born to mothers with asthma: A case-series. , Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• 2021
  Parenting stress in mothers with asthma during the postpartum period. , Journal of Asthma
• 2021
  Perception of social and work functioning is related to social anxiety and executive function in autistic adults. , Autism
• 2021
  Infant and child-directed speech used with infants and children at-risk or diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review. , Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
• 2021
  The psychological impact of paediatric burn injuries: a systematic review. , BMC Public Health
• 2021
  Stigma associated with parenting an autistic child with aggressive behaviour: A systematic review. , Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
• 2021
  Early sensory and temperament features in infants born to mothers with asthma: A cross-sectional study. , Frontiers in Psycholgy
• 2020
  Quantifying sources of variability in infancy research using the infant-directed-speech preference. , Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science
• 2020
  The Temperament Features Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Childhood: A Systematic Review. , Research in Developmental Disabilities
• 2020
  Observational study of mental health in asthmatic women during the prenatal and postnatal periods. , Journal of Asthma

Grants and Contracts

• 2022
  A Parenting Program to Improve Aboriginal Parent and Child Wellbeing

  Role:

  CI

  Funding Source:

  Australian Research Council

• 2022
  Building a Culturally Safe Mental Health System for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People

  Role:

  CI

  Funding Source:

  MRFF

• 2022
  Prematurity, Mental Health and Sleep

  Role:

  CI

  Funding Source:

  Telethon Trust

Professional Memberships

• World Association for Infant Mental Health
• International Society for Autism Research
• Australasian Society for Autism Research
• Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Research Areas

• Psychology (1701)
• Psychiatry (Incl. Psychotherapy) (110319)
• Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health (111701)
• Community Child Health (111704)