Publications and Presentations

PUBLICATIONS

Alexander, S. (2022). Building better futures for children with a disability or developmental delay: An attachment-focussed early childhood intervention framework. La Trobe University https://opal.latrobe.edu.au/articles/thesis/Building_Better_Futures_for_Children_With_a_Disability_or_Developmental_Delay_An_Attachment-Focussed_Early_Childhood_Intervention_Framework/21902190

Alexander, S., & Forster, J. (2012). The Key Worker: Resources for Early Childhood Intervention professionals. ECII.

Alexander, S., Frederico, M., & Long, M. (2018). Attachment and children with disabilities: Knowledge and views of Early Intervention professsionals. Children Australia, 43(4), 245-254. https://doi.org/10.1017/cha.2018.38

Alexander, S., Frederico, M., & Long, M. (2019a). Attachment security, children with disabilities, and the role of Early Intervention professionals. (March). https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/attachment-security-children-with-disabilities-and-the-role-of-early-childhood-intervention-eci-professionals/

Alexander, S., Frederico, M., & Long, M. (2019b). Attachment security, early childhood intervention and the National Disability Insurance Scheme: A risk and rights analysis Children Australia, 44(4), 187-193. https://doi.org/10.1017/cha.2019.39

Alexander, S., Frederico, M., & Long, M. (2022). Improving attachment security in Early Childhood Intervention: A framework from Grounded Theory https://doi.org/10.1177/10538151221142794, 1-22.

Alexander, S., Frederico, M., Long, M., & Vicendese, D. (2023). Attachment security in children with disability or developmental delay: Systematic review of quality and interventions Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention. https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2023.2177237

PRESENTATIONS

  • World Association for Infant Mental Health 18th World Congress – Dublin, Ireland – July 2023 – Attachment and self-regulation: Implications of bi-directional effects for children with a disability or developmental delay – Oral presentation

  • International Society of Early Intervention/ Division for Early Childhood – Chicago, U.S.A. – September 2022 – Improving the attachment security of children with a disability or developmental delay: A mixed methods study – Oral presentation

  • Changemakers 2021 Kids Plus Conference – Torquay, Victoria – April 2021 – How can ECI professionals improve the attachment security of children with a disability or developmental delay – Invited speaker

  • International Attachment Conference – Vancouver, Canada – July 2019 – How can Early Childhood Intervention Professionals improve the attachment security of children with a disability or developmental delay? – Poster presentation

  • International Society for Early Intervention – Sydney – June 2019 – How can Early Childhood Intervention Professionals improve the attachment security of children with a disability or developmental delay? – Oral presentation

  • 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) – La Trobe College of Science, Health & Engineering final – August 2018

  • 3MT – La Trobe School of Allied Health – 2nd place – June 2018

  • Early Childhood Intervention Australia (NSW Chapter) Conference – Sydney – May 2017 – Making Connections: Supporting Attachment Relationships Between Parents and Children with Disabilities – Oral presentation

  • Early Childhood Intervention Australia (Victorian Chapter) The Best of ECIA Conference – December 2014 – Melbourne – Developing Key Worker Skills and Knowledge in Early Childhood Intervention – Oral presentation

  • Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) Conference – Brisbane – August 2014 – Developing Key Worker Skills and Knowledge in Early Childhood Intervention – Oral presentation

  • Scope Early Years Conference – Melbourne – September 2013 – The Key Worker – Oral presentation

  • Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) International Conference – Perth – August 2012 – The Transdisciplinary Key Worker in Early Childhood Intervention – Workshop

  • QEC Conference – Melbourne – October 2010 – The Key Worker – Oral presentation