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Addressing the Diagnostic Odyssey for Adults With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Case Study of an Individual With Mandibulofacial Dysostosis With Microcephaly

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Whole exome sequencing (WES) has been widely used in the pediatric setting to increase diagnostic yield, provide treatment options, and to estimate reoccurrence risks. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the utility of this technology in adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Ruhi Shah, Neora Shifrin, Mary Ellen Keogh, Elaine Marchi, Maureen Gavin, Karen Amble, Gholson J. Lyon   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stimulating curiosity to enhance learning [PDF]

, 2011
Curiosity is an aspect of intrinsic motivation that has great potential to enhance student learning. Theory and evidence describing curiosity are discussed, focusing on psychological and pedagogical literature relating to adult education.
Johnson, H. L., Pluck, G.
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Considering the animating ethos of designing digital first unemployment services: On the motivation of others

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper explores the animating ethos of digital unemployment services. Unlike human‐to‐human services, where the intention of policy is normally mediated by professionals, digital services are fully designed in the policy imagination. As a result, it is a pressing issue to understand the ethos that animates their development.
Ray Griffin, Antoinette Jordan, Aisling Tuite   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond administrative burden: Activation and administrative harm

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Within recent public policy and administration scholarship, there has been a growing focus on the concept of “administrative burden” to describe the learning, compliance and psychological costs incurred by citizens when trying to access services and exercise social and political rights. Specifically, in the context of activation and welfare‐to‐
Michael McGann, Sarah Ball
wiley   +1 more source

How is therapeutic residential care constructed within key policy documents ?

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Therapeutic residential care (TRC) is a mode of delivering out‐of‐home care (OOHC) that can help meet the needs of some of Australia's most vulnerable young people and their families. TRC programmes aim to support young people to develop positive relationship experiences in a safe and stable environment.
Lynne McPherson, Antonia Canosa, Kathomi Gatwiri, Donnah Anderson, Kylie Day, Robbie Gilligan, Anne Graham, Janise Mitchell, Tim Moore, Meaghan Vosz   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neoliberalism at Manchester Metropolitan University... and an alternative Neoliberalismo en la Universidad Metropolitana de Manchester... y una alternativa

Revista Teknokultura, 2012
A significant victory has been won by a campaign against management victimisation of trade union members at Manchester Metropolitan University. The campaign mobilised the UCU branch alongside a well-organised group of postgraduate students and academic ...
Third Person
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Understanding well‐being and safety for First Nations children and young people in the Riverland—Engaging with metic knowledge via a capability approach

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Aboriginal culture is both a strength and a protective factor for Aboriginal children; yet, we continue to see disparities in education, health and well‐being outcomes. To improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and families, local cultural ways of knowing, being and doing need to be incorporated into policy and practice.
Michelle Jones, Luke Cantley, Donna Quinn, Daniel Quinn, Craig Rigney, Jenny van der Arend   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unihemispheric sleep and asymmetrical sleep: behavioral, neurophysiological, and functional perspectives

Nature and Science of Sleep, 2016
Gian Gastone Mascetti Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy Abstract: Sleep is a behavior characterized by a typical body posture, both eyes' closure, raised sensory threshold, distinctive electrographic signs, and a ...
Mascetti GG
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“That grey area where no one can help”: The experience of younger people avoiding or leaving residential aged care who are not NDIS participants

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Living in residential aged care (RAC) can have deleterious effects on the health, well‐being and social participation of younger people (<65 years of age). This research examined the barriers and enablers to leaving or avoiding RAC for Australian younger people who are not National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. It reports on
Barrie Shannon, Caroline Hart, Stella Koritsas, Keith McVilly   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

‘I Don't Think I Would've Survived Without Having a Constant Support System’: Independent Living Skills Acquisition During the Transition From Care in Western Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For care‐experienced young people, the preparation for leaving out‐of‐home care (OOHC) is vital in support of post‐OOHC outcomes. This research explores the acquisition of Independent Living Skills (ILS) amongst young people in Western Australia and is based on interviews with care‐experienced young people at two time points: while in OOHC and
Michael Starr, Donna Chung, Lauren Parsons, Reinie Cordier   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source