Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

• Carnett A., McLay L., Hansen S., France K. and Blampied N. (2021) Sleep Problems in Children and Adolescents with Autism: Type, Severity and Impact. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10882-020-09783-5. (Journal Articles)

• Hunter JE., McLay LK., France KG. and Blampied NM. (2021) Sleep and stereotypy in children with autism: effectiveness of function-based behavioral treatment. Sleep Medicine 80: 301-304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2021.01.062. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L., France K., Blampied N., van Deurs J., Hunter J., Knight J., Hastie B., Carnett A., Woodford E. and Gibbs R. (2021) Function-Based Behavioral Interventions for Sleep Problems in Children and Adolescents with Autism: Summary of 41 Clinical Cases. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 51(2): 418-432. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04548-7. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L., Jamieson HA., France KG. and Schluter PJ. (2021) Loneliness and social isolation is associated with sleep problems among older community dwelling women and men with complex needs. Scientific Reports 11(1) http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-83778-w. (Journal Articles)

• McLay LK., Schluter PJ., Eggleston MJF., Woodford EC. and Bowden N. (2021) Melatonin dispensing among New Zealand children aged 0–18 years with autism: a nationwide cross-sectional study. Sleep Medicine 80: 184-192. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2021.01.028. (Journal Articles)

• van Deurs JR., McLay LK., France KG. and Blampied NM. (2021) Sequential Implementation of Functional Behavior Assessment-Informed Treatment Components for Sleep Disturbance in Autism: A Case Study. Behavioral Sleep Medicine 19(3): 333-351. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15402002.2020.1758701. (Journal Articles)

• Woodford EC., McLay L., France KG., Blampied NM., Gibbs R., Swan CE. and Eggleston M. (2021) Endogenous melatonin and sleep in individuals with Rare Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorders (RGND): A systematic review. Sleep Medicine Reviews 57 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101433. (Journal Articles)

• Carnett A., Hansen S., McLay L., Neely L. and Lang R. (2020) Quantitative-Analysis of Behavioral Interventions to Treat Sleep Problems in Children with Autism. Developmental Neurorehabilitation 23(5): 271-284. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2019.1646340. (Journal Articles)

• France K. and McLay L-L. (2020) The Use of Complementary Medicines or Alternative Treatments for Sleep Problems. In Johnson K; Richdale A (Ed.), Sleep Difficulties and Disorders in Autism Spectrum DisorderInformation Age Publishing. (Chapters)

• Hunter JE., McLay LK., France KG. and Blampied NM. (2020) Systematic review of the collateral effects of behavioral sleep interventions in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 79 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101677. (Journal Articles)

• Lang R., Harmon T., McLay L-L., Phinney A., Ledbetter-Cho K., Lubarsky A., Erhard P., Strong K., Detar W. and Rispoli M. (2020) Characteristics and Assessment of Pica in Individuals with Intellectual Disability. In Matson J (Ed.), Handbook of Dual Diagnosis: 429-437.Springer Publishing Inc. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46835-4_26. (Chapters)

• McLay L., Hansen SG., Carnett A., France KG. and Blampied NM. (2020) Attributions, causal beliefs, and help-seeking behavior of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and sleep problems. Autism 24(7): 1829-1840. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320924216. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L., McIlroy A-M., Blampied N. and Sutherland D. (2020) INCREDIBLE YEARS AUTISM – PARENT AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMMES: Interim Evaluation Report.Commissioned by Ministry of Education. (Reports)

• McLay L., Sutherland D., Machalicek W. and Sigafoos J. (2020) Systematic Review of Telehealth Interventions for the Treatment of Sleep Problems in Children and Adolescents. Journal of Behavioral Education 29(2): 222-245. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10864-020-09364-8. (Journal Articles)

• Waddington H., McLay L., Woods L. and Whitehouse AJO. (2020) Child and Family Characteristics Associated with Sleep Disturbance in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 50(11): 4121-4132. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04475-7. (Journal Articles)

• France K., McLay L-L. and Blampied N. (2019) Case complexity, family engagement and sleep outcomes in families presenting for treatment of sleep problems by Functional Behavioural Assessment in their children with autism.. Sweden: Association for Behavior Analysis International, 29-30 Sep 2019. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• Lang R., Davis T., Ledbetter-Cho K., McLay L., Erhard P. and Wicker M. (2019) Psychological and educational approaches to the treatment of aggression and tantrums in people with intellectual disabilities. In Matson JL (Ed.), Handbook of Intellectual Disabilities: Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice: 645-657. New York: U.S.A.: Springer International Publishing. (Chapters)

• McLay L., Roche L., France KG., Blampied NM., Lang R., France M. and Busch C. (2019) Systematic review of the effectiveness of behaviorally-based interventions for sleep problems in people with rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders. Sleep Medicine Reviews 46: 54-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2019.04.004. (Journal Articles)

• McLay LK., France KG., Knight J., Blampied NM. and Hastie B. (2019) The effectiveness of function-based interventions to treat sleep problems, including unwanted co-sleeping, in children with autism. Behavioral Interventions 34(1): 30-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bin.1651. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L-L., France K. and Blampied N. (2019) Behaviourally-based assessment and treatment of sleep problems in children with rare genetic developmental disorders. Sydney: Sleep Downunder, 19 Oct 2020-21 Oct 2019. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay L-L., France K. and Blampied N. (2019) Evaluating the effect of function-based treatments for sleep disturbance in people with autism. Chicago: Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention, 27-29 May 2019. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay L-L., France K. and Blampied N. (2019) The Collateral Child and Family Benefits of Treating Sleep Problems. Sweden: Association for Behavior Analysis International, 29-30 Sep 2019. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• van Deurs J., McLay L., France K. and Blampied N. (2019) Treating Sleep Disturbance in Young People with Autism. Chicago: Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention, 27 May 2019-30 May 2021. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• van Deurs JR., McLay LK., France KG., Blampied NM., Lang RB. and Hunter JE. (2019) Behavioral Sleep Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Pilot Study. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders 3(4): 397-410. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s41252-019-00123-z. (Journal Articles)

• Sutherland J., Carnett A., van der Meer L., Waddington H., Bravo A. and McLay L. (2018) Intensive toilet training targeting defecation for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 5(1): 87-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23297018.2017.1360153. (Journal Articles)

• Zhang D., Roche L., Bartl-Pokorny KD., Krieber M., McLay L., Bölte S., Poustka L., Sigafoos J., Gugatschka M. and Einspieler C. (2018) Response to name and its value for the early detection of developmental disorders: Insights from autism spectrum disorder, Rett syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. A perspectives paper. Research in Developmental Disabilities 82: 95-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2018.04.004. (Journal Articles)

• France KG. and McLay L. (2017) FBA for sleep with clinically complex children with autism: lessons from experienced and new clinicians. Prague, Czech Republic: World Sleep Congress 2017, 7-11 Oct 2017. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• Lang R., McLay LK., Carnett A., Ledbetter-Cho K., Sun X. and Lancioni G. (2017) Complications and side effects associated with a lack of toileting skills. In Matson J (Ed.), Clinical Guide to Toilet Training Children: Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. New York: Springer. (Chapters)

• McLay L. and Blampied NM. (2017) Toilet training: Strategies involving modeling and modifications of the physical environment.. In Matson JL (Ed.), Clinical guide to toilet training children: 143-168. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International. (Chapters)

• McLay L. and France KG. (2017) Using functional behavioral assessment to inform treatments for unwanted co-sleeping in children with autism. Prague, Czech Republic: World Sleep Congress, 7-11 Oct 2017. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay L., France K., Blampied N., Danna K. and Hunter J. (2017) Using Functional Behavioral Assessment to Develop a Multicomponent Treatment for Sleep Problems in a 3-Year-Old Boy with Autism. Clinical Case Studies 16(3): 254-270. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1534650116688558. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L., France KG., Blampied N. and Hunter J. (2017) Using functional behavioral assessment to treat sleep problems in two children with autism and vocal stereotypy. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities : 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2017.1376411. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L., Schäfer MCM., van der Meer L., Couper L., McKenzie E., O Reilly MF., Lancioni GE., Marschik PB., Sigafoos J. and Sutherland D. (2017) Acquisition, Preference and Follow-up Comparison Across Three AAC Modalities Taught to Two Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education 64(2): 117-130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2016.1188892. (Journal Articles)

• McLay LK., France K. and Blampied N. (2017) Treating sleep disturbance in children with autism: An investigation into primary and secondary outcomes. Denver, CO, USA: 43rd Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention (ABAI), 25-29 May 2017. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay LK., Hansen S. and Carnett A. (2017) TEACCH and other structured approaches to teaching.. In Little S; Akin-Little A (Ed.), Behavioral Interventions in Schools: Evidence-Based Positive Strategies.American Psychological Association. (Chapters)

• Verschuur R., Huskens B. and McLay LK. (2017) Classroom pivotal response teaching. In Little S; Akin-Little A (Ed.), Behavioral Interventions in Schools: Evidence-Based Positive StrategiesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (Chapters)

• McLay L., Church J. and Sutherland D. (2016) Variables affecting the emergence of untaught equivalence relations in children with and without autism. Developmental Neurorehabilitation 19(2): 75-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2014.899649. (Journal Articles)

• McLay LK., France K. and Blampied NM. (2016) The use of functional behavioural assessment to plan effective treatments for sleep disturbance in children with ASD. Wellington, New Zealand: Autism New Zealand Conference, 19-20 Aug 2016. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay LK., France K. and Blampied NM. (2016) Using functional behavioural assessment to inform the treatment of sleep disturbance in three children with sleep interfering vocal stereotypy. Melbourne, Australia: The 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, Australia, 22-25 Jun 2016. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay LK., France K. and Green Jr T. (2016) Investigating the use of functional behavioural assessment to plan effective interventions for sleep disturbance in children with autism spectrum disorder. Chicago, IL, USA: 42nd Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention (ABAI), 27-31 May 2016. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay L-LK. and France K. (2016) Empirical research evaluating non-traditional approaches to managing sleep problems in children with autism. Developmental Neurorehabilitation : 123-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2014.904452. (Journal Articles)

• Schäfer MCM., Sutherland D., McLay L., Achmadi D., van der Meer L., Sigafoos J., Lancioni GE., O Reilly MF., Schlosser RW. and Marschik PB. (2016) Research note: attitudes of teachers and undergraduate students regarding three augmentative and alternative communication modalities. AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication 32(4): 312-319. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2016.1244561. (Journal Articles)

• Achmadi D., van der Meer L., Sigafoos J., Lancioni GE., O'Reilly MF., Lang R., Schlosser RW., Hodis F., Green VA. and Sutherland D. (2015) Undergraduates' perceptions of three augmentative and alternative communication modes. Developmental Neurorehabilitation 18(1): 22-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2014.962767. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L., Carnett A. and van der Meer L. (2015) The Use of a Video Self-Modeling Intervention Package to Toilet Train Two Boys With Autism. Kyoto, Japan: 8th International Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference (ABAI), 27-29 Sep 2015. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay L., Carnett A., Tyler-Merrick G. and van der Meer L. (2015) A Systematic Review of Interventions for Inappropriate Sexual Behavior of Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2(4): 357-373. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40489-015-0058-5. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L., Carnett A., van der Meer L. and Lang R. (2015) Using a Video Modeling-Based Intervention Package to Toilet Train Two Children with Autism. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 27(4): 431-451. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10882-015-9426-4. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L., van der Meer L., Schäfer MCM., Couper L., McKenzie E., O'Reilly MF., Lancioni GE., Marschik PB., Green VA. and Sigafoos J. (2015) Comparing Acquisition, Generalization, Maintenance, and Preference Across Three AAC Options in Four Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 27(3): 323-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10882-014-9417-x. (Journal Articles)

• Achmadi D., Sigafoos J., van der Meer L., Sutherland D., Lancioni GE., O'Reilly MF., Hodis F., Green VA., McLay L. and Marschik PB. (2014) Acquisition, preference, and follow-up data on the use of three AAC options by four boys with developmental disability/delay. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 26(5): 565-583. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10882-014-9379-z. (Journal Articles)

• Couper L., Van Der Meer L., Schäfer MCM., Mckenzie E., Mclay L., O'reilly MF., Lancioni GE., Marschik PB., Sigafoos J. and Sutherland D. (2014) Comparing acquisition of and preference for manual signs, picture exchange, and speech-generating devices in nine children with autism spectrum disorder. Developmental Neurorehabilitation 17(2): 99-109. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2013.870244. (Journal Articles)

• McLay L., Carnett A. and van der Meer L. (2014) The Use of Video Self-modelling to Facilitate Toilet Training in Children with Autism. Nelson, New Zealand: Autism New Zealand Conference: Looking to the Future, 22-23 Aug 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay L., van der Meer L. and Carnett A. (2014) Comparing Picture Exchange, Manual Signs and iPod-/iPad-based Speech-Generating Devices as Communication Options for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nelson, New Zealand: Autism New Zealand Conference: Looking to the Future, 22-23 Aug 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay L., van der Meer L., Couper L., Sigafoos J. and Sutherland D. (2014) Comparing Picture Exchange, Manual Signs and iPad-based SGDs as AAC Options for Children with Autism. Lisbon, Portugal: International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 19-26 Jul 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay L., van der Meer L., Sigafoos J. and Sutherland D. (2014) Acquisition, generalisation and preference for different AAC Modes among children with ASD: The impact on communication and social behaviour. Wellington, New Zealand: 2014 New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association Annual Conference (NZSTA), 9-11 Apr 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• van der Meer L., Sigafoos J., Sutherland D., McLay L., Lang R., Lancioni G., O'Reilly M. and Marschik P. (2014) Preference-Enhanced Communication Intervention and Development of Social Communicative Functions in a Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Clinical Case Studies 13(3): 282-295. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1534650113508221. (Journal Articles)

• MacArthur J., McLay L., Holley-Boen W. and Mentis M. (2013) Examining personal beliefs and shifting paradigms towards inclusion in postgraduate teacher education. Brisbane, Australia: QUT Inclusive Education Colloquium, 19-20 Jul 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay L., van der Meer L., Sigafoos J. and Sutherland D. (2013) The impact of student preference on acquisition and generalised use of three AAC modes among children with ASD. Chicago, IL USA: Applied Behavior Analysis International, Second Education Conference, 10-13 Nov 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)

• McLay LK., Sutherland D., Church J. and Tyler-Merrick G. (2013) The formation of equivalence classes in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A review of the literature. RESEARCH IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 7(2): 418-431. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012,11.002. (Journal Articles)

• Sigafoos J., Lancioni G., O'Reilly M., Achmadi D., Stevens M., Roche L., Kagohara D., van der Meer L., Sutherland D. and Lang R. (2013) Teaching two boys with autism spectrum disorders to request the continuation of toy play using an iPad®-based speech-generating device. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 7(8): 923-930. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.04.002. (Journal Articles)

• McLay LK. (2012) Inconclusive evidence for the effectiveness of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) for the infant siblings of children with ASD. Evidence-based Communication Assessment and Intervention 6(4): 195-200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17489539.2013.782714. (Journal Articles)

• McLay LLK. (2012) A study of teaching strategies that facilitate stimulus generalisation in children with autism. PhD Thesis, Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury. (Theses / Dissertations)

Student Supervision

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Current
• PhD - Hunter J: 2015-Masters Thesis-Hunter, Jolene (2016)
• PhD - van Deurs J: 2016-Masters Thesis-van Deurs, Jenna (2017)
• PhD - Whitaker C: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Response Based Intervention for Infant and Toddler Sleep Difficulty: An Alternative to “Crying-It-Out”..
• PhD - Whitaker C: Outcomes of a non-ignoring, response-based sleep intervention for young toddlers: An alternative to non-responsive extinction programs
• PhD - Woodford EC: An investigation into the effectiveness of behavioural interventions for sleep problems in children with Rare Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorders (RGND).
• Masters - Chow WYY: The impact of family complexity on the outcome of sleep intervention in children with ASD
• Masters - Dragna F: The effects of teaching the prevent-teach-reinforce model to teachers and their reliability of recording disruptive behaviours in the classroom. (2015)
• Masters - Edwards J: Investigating the effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions for Sleep-Interfering Anxiety in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Masters - Hutchinson LM: Beliefs about sleep in parents who have and have not managed a sleep problem in their child with autism: Effects on help-seeking behaviour and treatment choice
• Masters - Jemma V: An investigation into the secondary effects of sleep treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). (2018)
• Masters - Mazey-Richardson MB: An evaluation of the effectiveness of a staff training programme for treating sleep problems in children with developmental disabilities who reside in residential care
• Masters - Ng IPP: An investigation into the relationship between child complexity factors and outcomes of treatment for sleep problems in children with ASD
• Masters - Rai V: A systematic review and evaluation of the manipulation of sleep/wake schedules in treating sleep problems in children with developmental disabilities.
• Masters - Seo J: Parents’ perception of Parent-Mediated Intervention (PMI) for children with ASD: perceived benefits and barriers
• Masters - Van Deurs J: An investigation of functional behavioural assessment informed interventions and additional therapies for the treatment of sleep disturbance in verbal children with autism spectrum disorder.
Completed
• PhD - van Deurs J: An investigation of functional behavioural assessment informed interventions and additional therapies for the treatment of sleep disturbance in verbal children with autism spectrum disorder. (2020)
• Masters - Busch C: An investigation into the effectiveness of functional behavioural assessment-based interventions for sleep disturbance in children with rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders (RGND)
• Masters - Busch C: Behavioural interventions for sleep disturbance experienced by children with rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders (RGND) (2019)
• Masters - Chow YW-Y: THE IMPACT OF FAMILY COMPLEXITY ON THE TREATMENT OUTCOME OF BEHAVIOURAL SLEEP INTERVENTION IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS (2019)
• Masters - Collins J: Virtual reality as a method of preparation for paediatric neuroimaging procedures: Reducing child distress during MRI (2020)
• Masters - Gandy J: Impact of parent peer support to parents of a child with a disability, special needs, or chronic health condition: a national cross-sectional survey (2017)
• Masters - Indugula P: 2015-Masters Thesis-Indugula, Pragnya (2016)
• Masters - Knight J: 2016-Masters Thesis-Knight, Jacqui (2017)
• Masters - Knight J: An investigation into the effects of behavioural interventions for sleep disturbance in children with Autsism Spectrum Disorder on daytime behaviours (2017)
• Masters - Lewis T: An investigation of the classroom interactions of twice exceptional primary school students in comparison to their typically developing peers (2015)
• Masters - Ng I: THE EFFECTS OF CHILD COMPLEXITY ON RESPONSES TO BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTIONS FOR SLEEP PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN WITH ASD (2019)
• Masters - O'Loughlin H: EFFECT OF A HEART BEATING BREATHING DOLL ON INFANT SLEEP (2018)
• Masters - O'Loughlin H: The effects on Infant Sleep of a Breathing, Heartbeating (Lulla) Doll (2019)
• Masters - Tinetti J: 2015-Masters Thesis-Tinetti, Jan (2016)
• Masters - Vivian J: An investigation into the secondary effects of sleep treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). (2018)
• Masters - Mulholland J: An investigation into the effects of video self-modeling on the fear responses of children with ASD (2015)

Editorial Work

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• Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities Editorial Board Member ( 2019 - 2021)

Review and Refereeing

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• Autism & Developmental Language Impairments ( 2017 - 2021)
• Developmental Neurorehabilitation ( 2014 - 2021)
• Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica ( 2017 - 2021)
• Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities ( 2015 - 2021)
• Research in Developmental Disabilities ( 2013 - 2021)
• Speech, language and hearing (London, England) ( 2017 - 2021)