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Alix Woolard

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Senior Researcher, Telethon Kids Institute

Dr Alix Woolard has a Ph.D. in Psychology and researches ways to better understand and treat childhood trauma. Dr Woolard is a senior researcher at Embrace at Telethon Kids.

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)