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 Book Chapters

Jacobs, D., & Richdale, A. (In press). Language and literacy subtypes in young children with a high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. In: Communication in Autism. Arciuli, J. & Brock, J. (Eds.). Trends in Language Acquisition Research series (TiLAR). John Benjamins Publishing: Amsterdam. 

Richdale, A. L.(In press). Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. In A. R. Wolfson & H. Montgomery-Downs.The Oxford Handbook of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Sleep: Development and Problems. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.  

Richdale, A. L., & Schreck, K. A. (2008). Assessment and intervention in autism: An historical perspective. In J. Matson (Ed). Clinical assessment and intervention for autism spectrum disorders (pp. 3-32). New York: Elsevier.  

Polimeni, M., Richdale, A., & Francis, A. (2007). Research update: clinical issues in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorders, in P. C. Carlisle (Ed.) Progress in Autism Research. New York: Nova Science Publishers

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Baker, E., Richdale, A., Short, M., & Gradisar, M. (Accepted Jan 2013). An investigation of sleep patterns in adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder compared with typically developing adolescents. Developmental Neurorehabilitation

Richdale, A. L. (online Jan 24, 2013). Behavioral infant sleep intervention does not have long-lasting effects on children’s emotions or behaviour or child-parent relationship or maternal outcomes. Commentary. Evidence Based Mental Health. doi:10.1136/eb-2012-101123

Goldman, S. E., Richdale, A. L., Clemens, T., & Malow B. A. (2012). Parental sleep concerns in autism spectrum disorders: Variations from childhood to adolescence, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42, 531-538.

Schreck, K. A., & Richdale, A. L. (2011). Knowledge of childhood sleep: A possible variable in under or misdiagnosis of childhood sleep problems. Journal of Sleep Research, 20, 598-597

Goldman, S. E., McGrew, S., Johnson, K., Richdale, A., Clemons, T., Malow, B. A. (2011). Sleep is associated with problem behaviors in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 1223-1229.

Cotton. S., & Richdale, A. (2010). Sleep patterns and behaviour in typically developing children and children with autism, Down Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome and intellectual disability. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4, 490-500.

Chu, J., & Richdale, A. L. (2009). Sleep quality and psychological wellbeing in mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmntal Disabilities, 30, 1512-1522.

Richdale, A. L. & Schreck, K. A. (2009). Sleep problems in autism spectrum disorders: Prevalence, nature & possible biopsychosocial aetiologies. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 13, 403-411.

Mahar, N., & Richdale, A. (2008) Primary teachers’ linguistic knowledge and perceptions of early literacy instruction. Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 13, 17-37.

Polimeni, M. A., Richdale, A. L., & Francis, A. J. P. (2007). The impact of children’s sleep problems on the family and behavioural processes related to their development and maintenance. E-Journal of Applied Psychology, 76 – 85. http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index.php/ejap/issue/view/12

Cotton, S., & Richdale, A. (2006). Brief Report: Parental Descriptions of Sleep Problems in Children with Autism, Down Syndrome, and Prader-Willi Syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 27, 151 - 161. (Selected for the American Psychological Associations’ Clinician’s Research Digest, Oct, 2006)

Kos, J. M., Richdale, A.L., & Hay, D. (2006) Children with ADHD and their teachers: A review of the literature. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 53, 147-160. (Special Issue on ADHD)

Richdale, A., & Wiggs, L. (2005) Behavioral approaches to the treatment of sleep problems in children with developmental disorders. What is the state of the art? International Journal of Behavioral and Consultation Therapy, 1, 165 – 189. http://www.baojournal.com/IJBCT/IJBCT-VOL-1/IJBCT-1-3.pdf

Polimeni, M. A., Richdale, A. L., & Francis, A. J. P. (2005). A survey of sleep problems in autism, Asperger’s disorder and typically developing children.  Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49, 260 -268

Weiskop, S, Richdale, A., & Matthews, J. (2005). Treatment to Reduce Sleep Problems in Children with Autism or Fragile X Syndrome. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 47, 94-104

Book Chapters

Richdale, A. (2001).  Sleep disorders in autism and Asperger’s syndrome. In G. Stores & L. Wiggs (Eds).  Sleep disturbances in disorders of development: its significance and management. London: MacKeith Press.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Kos, J. M., & Richdale, A. L. (2004).  The history of attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder. Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 9, 22-24.

Kos, J. M., Richdale, A. L., & Jackson, M. S. (2004).  Knowledge about attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder: A comparison of in-service and pre-service teachers.  Psychology in the Schools, 45, 517-526.   Robinson, A. M., & Richdale, A. L. (2004). Sleep problems in children with an intellectual disability: Parental views of treatment, satisfaction and effectiveness. Child: Care, Health and Development, 30, 139 – 150.

Richdale, A. L. (2003). A descriptive analysis of sleep behaviour in children with Fragile X. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 28, 97 - 104.

Thackeray, E., & Richdale, A. (2002). The behavioural treatment of sleep difficulties in children with an intellectual disability. Behavioral Interventions, 17, 211-231.

Weiskop, S., Matthews, J., & Richdale, A. (2001). Treatment of sleep problems in a 5-year-old boy with autism using behavioural principles. Autism, 5, 209-221.

Braithwaite, K., & Richdale, A. L. (2000). Functional communication training to replace challenging behaviors across two behavioral outcomes.  Behavioral Interventions, 15, 21-36.

Richdale, A., Gavidia-Payne, S., Francis, A., & Cotton, S. (2000). Sleep problems, behaviour and stress in children with an intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 25, 147-161.

Richdale, A.L. (1999). Annotation: Sleep problems and autism: Comparison with other disabilities, causes, and intervention. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 41, 60-66.

Richdale, A. L., Cotton, S., & Hibbit, K. (1999). Sleep and behaviour difficulties in the Prader-Willi syndrome. A questionnaire study. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 43, 380-392.

Patzold, L, Richdale, A., & Tonge, B. (1998). An investigation into the sleep characteristics of children with autism and Asperger’s disorder. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 34, 528-533.

Lawson, A., & Richdale, A.L. (1996). A scale for measuring teachers' beliefs about reading and children with reading disabilities. Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1, 28-32.

Richdale, A.L., Reece, J.E., & Lawson, A. (1996). Teachers, children with reading difficulties and remedial reading assistance in primary schools. Behaviour Change, 13, 47-61.

Richdale, A.L. & Prior, M.R. (1995). The sleep/wake rhythm in children with autism. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 4, 175-186.

Richdale, A.L. & Prior, M.R. (1992). Urinary cortisol rhythm in a group of high-functioning autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 22, 433-447.

Gibbs, M.E., Richdale, A.L., & Ng, K.T. (1987). Effect of excess intracranial amino acids on memory formation: A behavioral survey. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 11, 331-339.

Williamson, A.M., Ng, K.T., & Richdale, A.L. (1981). Changes in corticosterone levels in iron deficient rats. Physiology and Behavior, 27, 1085-1088.

Gibbs, M.E., Richdale, A.L., & Ng, K.T. (1979). Biochemical aspects of protein synthesis inhibition in one or both hemispheres of the chick brain. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, 10, 929-931.

Gibbs, M.E., Ng, K.T., & Richdale, A.L. (1977). L-Proline inhibition of long-term memory formation. Neuroscience Letters, 6, 355-360.

Current Students

Doctoral Students

Emma Baker (PhD): Does Circadian Rhythm Disturbance Explain Insomnia in Adults with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Claire Forsythe (DPsych): Investigating Social Attribution in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. What can attention deficits tell us?

Master of Psychology 

Natalie Mackay. Outcomes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 12 months following Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention (EIBI)

Stephanie Mertins. Diet in children with ASD

Honours (Psychology) 

2013

Jaqueline Uren: Longitudinal relationships between paeditric sleep problems and psychopathology

Susana Medina: Sleep development in ASD

2012 

Rebecca Cosentino. The Relationship Between Sleep, Behaviour and Executive Function in Children with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder Compared with Typically Developing Children

Robin Giles: Critical factors in a successful transition to post-secondary education for students with autism spectrum disorders

Completed Doctoral Student

2012: Rachel Leonard (PhD): Executive function and social skills in young high-functioning children with autism. RMIT University

2011: Mickaela Schelleman (PhD): The impact of diet on children’s behaviour and learning. RMIT University

2010: Helen Chau (PhD): A study of approaches and methods of practice in early in intervention in autism and related disorders. RMIT University

2009: Diane Jacobs (PhD): Language, literacy, and behaviour of children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, specific language impairment, or specific reading disorder, compared to typically developing peers. RMIT University

2008: Rosemary Badenoch (PhD) Evaluation of the Correa program for children with autism who are climbers or absconders. University of Melbourne

2007: Anthony Robinson (D.Psych), Children with an intellectual disability and sleep problems: The role of child and parent factors and treatment efficacy using the Signposts program. RMIT University

2005: Melinda Polimeni (Ph.D.), An examination of sleep problems and bio-behavioural treatment outcomes in typically developing children and children with an autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. RMIT University

2005: Tania Pietrzak (Ph.D.), Parent-driven behavioural interventions for children with an autism spectrum disorder: Supervision effects and family outcomes. RMIT University.

2004: Julie Kos (Ph.D.), Primary school teachers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours toward children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. RMIT University.

2001: Sophie Weiskop (D.Psych.), The effectiveness of a parent training program to reduce sleep problems in children with autism or Fragile X syndrome. RMIT University.

1998: Brynne E. Dippell (Ph.D.), Dawn simulation in the treatment of sleep disorders in children with autism. California Graduate Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Current and Recent Research Support 

2012:  Australian Wool Innovation. Bedding and Sleep Quality in Children Aged 2 – 5 years, Richdale, A

2012:  Apex Autism Trust. Circadian Rhythm Dysfunction in Adults with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence from Dim Light Melatonin Onset. Emma Baker (PhD student); A Richdale (Primary supervisor)

2010:  Department of Human Services (Vic). Supporting tertiary transition to and participation in tertiary education for students with ASD. Richdale A. & Dissanayake, C.

2010: Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists on Developmental Disability. Practice Research. The use of single case experimental designs in Clinical Practice. Trembath, D., Dissanayake, C., Richdale, A., Iacono, T., and Togher, L.

2010: La Trobe eResearch Grant: Supporting the use of single case experimental designs in clinical practice. Trembath, D., Dissanayake, C., Richdale, A., Iacono, T., and Togher, L.

2009:  APEX  Autism Trust. An evaluation of the "Drama for Every Day Life" program for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Richdale, A & Rose A (Voice and Movement)

2008:  FAHCSIA Tender for National Autism Workshops Program 0-6 years. Lead organisation Parenting Research Centre, Partners  Richdale, A. &  Gavidia-Payne, S. (RMIT);  Dissanayake, C (La Trobe), Moore, D &  Anderson, A. (Monash).  

2006:   Department of Human Services Victoria Tender.  Signposts Autism Module Richdale, A. Gavidia-Payne, S & Western Autistic School. 

2006:  Feingold Association USA. An investigation of an elimination diet and parent training program on children’s behaviour.  Schelleman, M. (PhD student) & Richdale, A. (supervisor)