Papers by michelle donelly
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Systemic consultation provides an opportunity for clinicians working with complex cases and behav... more Systemic consultation provides an opportunity for clinicians working with complex cases and behaviours of concern to reflect on interpersonal dynamics that may be inhibiting change. This approach to case review is drawn from systemic family therapy, a model that is gaining some acceptance within the field of intellectual disability. Thematic analysis was used to explore the experience of eleven clinicians attending systemic consultation. Clinicians were experienced in behaviour support, had no prior experience in family therapy and presented with complex cases described as 'stuck'. Consultations were seen to have many benefits, including a heightened awareness of the interpersonal needs of both clients and carers and the development of a facilitative position and skills to apply to cases. Less experienced clinicians were more likely to feel overwhelmed by this less structured, more relationally oriented focus. Systemic consultation has the potential to augment behaviour support, enabling clinicians to understand and negotiate problematic interpersonal dynamics when responding to behavioural difficulties. Less experienced clinicians may require additional training and support in the systemic approach.
Work (Reading, Mass.), 2010
It is unclear whether or not open (competitive) employment programs are meeting the needs of the ... more It is unclear whether or not open (competitive) employment programs are meeting the needs of the growing numbers of people with a disability seeking professional employment.
Disability & Society, 2013
ABSTRACT This paper describes the dynamics of support observed in the networks of nine adults wit... more ABSTRACT This paper describes the dynamics of support observed in the networks of nine adults with intellectual disability, developed by families who had committed to achieving a ‘good life’ for this person. Network members, including the person with a disability, participated in this longitudinal ethnographic study. Three principles that underpinned their work were positive and respectful relationships, mentorship and providing opportunities and expectations. Participants worked actively with other network members to develop higher levels of autonomy and social participation.
Disability & Society, 2001
... KRISTAN BAKER & MICHELLE DONELLY School of Occupation and Leisure Sciences, The Unive... more ... KRISTAN BAKER & MICHELLE DONELLY School of Occupation and Leisure Sciences, The University of Sydney, Australia ... possible, including level of ability, age, socio-economic status, geo-graphic location, private or public school, and regular or 'special' school (Patton, 1990 ...
Work: A Journal of Prevention, …, 2010
In Australia, evidence of an ageing population and a skills shortage are imminent challenges for ... more In Australia, evidence of an ageing population and a skills shortage are imminent challenges for employers . A further concern arises from the work injury and motor accident compensation schemes, where many claims for soft tissue injuries result in permanent impairment depriving the community of otherwise productive workers . In many cases, it is chronic pain that becomes the major barrier to a return to productive work. Objective: This study will review the operation of rehabilitation within Australian Workers' and Motor Accidents compensation systems in order to identify values and attitudes underpinning the vocational rehabilitation ethos. The models underlying current practice will also be identified. Methods: A comprehensive review of published literature and policy documents was undertaken. Results: We identified a variety of contextual factors that influenced progress back into the workforce for people living with persistent pain. The conceptual models underpinning these factors within rehabilitation systems were explored. They were all driven by a strong focus on early return to work and at the same time the sustainability of rehabilitation as a profitable industry. Conclusions: Implications of these findings on the relationship between the rehabilitation provider and the person in pain are discussed. Rehabilitation professionals are influenced by and in turn influence the context in which chronic pain is experienced. Empirical data about the experiences of vocational rehabilitation professionals in Australian personal injury rehabilitation systems is lacking, yet the implications of the cost of chronic pain to the nation are significant. It is recommended that rehabilitation providers increase their awareness of the perhaps unforeseen traps within the various practice models they might be using on the goal of sustainable return to work for people living with pain.
Physical & Occupational …, 2009
... Neralie Cocks, MAppSc (OT) 1 , Belinda Barton, BA (Hons. ... Oseretsky Test of Motor Profic... more ... Neralie Cocks, MAppSc (OT) 1 , Belinda Barton, BA (Hons. ... Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency ([Bruininks, 1978]) (moderate Pearson correlation coefficients (r .60 to .90) ([Croce, Horvat, & McCarthy, 2001]) and high inter-rater reliability (0.95 to 1.00) ([Smits-Engelsman, Fiers ...
Disability & Society, 2007
Disability & Society Vol. 22, No. 6, October 2007, pp. 595608 ... ISSN 0968-7599 (print)/ISSN 13... more Disability & Society Vol. 22, No. 6, October 2007, pp. 595608 ... ISSN 0968-7599 (print)/ISSN 1360-0508 (online)/07/06059514 © 2007 Taylor & Francis DOI: 10.1080/09687590701560204 ... 'They're taking the place of my hands': ... Michelle Meyer, Michelle Donelly* and ...
Australian Aboriginal Studies: Journal of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, 2, 42, 2013
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