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Personal profile
Biography
Ana is a senior research fellow at the School of Educational Psychology and Counselling (EPC) at Monash University. Ana is the Director of the AllPlay research programs (www.allplay.org.au / www.allplaylearn.org.au), leading and working with a multidisciplinary team of researchers that investigate, co-design and help implement programs that positively impact the lives of the 1 in 5 Australian children who experience developmental challenges, disability, or disadvantage. Ana has worked across health and education projects in urban, regional, and remote locations and works closely with industry and government to help 'make the world fit for children of all abilities'.
Research interests
- Inclusive education
- Inclusion in sports and recreation
- Inclusion in dance
- Children and adolescent learning and wellbeing
- Knowledge translation
- Qualitative research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Education, PhD, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 26 Apr 2012
Education, Master of Education (Early Childhood), MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 14 Apr 2005
Business, BBus (Honours), Universidad de los Andes
Award Date: 1 Jun 2002
Research area keywords
- Inclusion
- Disability
- Physical activity
- Wellbeing
- Inclusive Teaching
- Knowledge Translation
Network
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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Mecca M-Power Funding for the AllPlay Footy and AllPlay Dance research programs
Rinehart, N., Mantilla Benitez, A., Moseley, D. & Papadopolous, N.
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Evidence-Based Practice - Resources to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disability
Mantilla Benitez, A., Devenish, B. & Rinehart, N.
4/10/22 → 31/05/23
Project: Research
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AllPlay Learn - Strengthening Inclusive School Communities
Mantilla Benitez, A. & Rinehart, N.
16/08/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Monash Ferrero Joy of moving Program
Rinehart, N., Mantilla Benitez, A. & Papadopoulos, N.
29/06/22 → 28/06/24
Project: Research
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Inclusive Education Online Hub of Practice Resources
Rinehart, N., Mantilla Benitez, A., Papadopoulos, N. & Devenish, B.
1/03/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Acceptability of a behavioural sleep intervention for autistic children: a qualitative evaluation of Sleeping Sound
Pattison, E., Mantilla, A., Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M., Marks, D., Sciberras, E., McGillivray, J., Papadopoulos, N. & Rinehart, N., Dec 2022, In: Sleep Medicine. 100, p. 378-389 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Can common strengths be identified in autistic young people? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Devenish, B. D., Mantilla, A., Bowe, S. J., Grundy, E. A. C. & Rinehart, N. J., Oct 2022, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 98, 16 p., 102025.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Parents’ perspectives on inclusive practices in early childhood education and care: facilitators and barriers for children with Cerebral Palsy
Mantilla, A., Bussey, K., Chan, E., Gerner, B. & Rinehart, N., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Early Years. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The feasibility and acceptability of a classroom-based physical activity program for children attending specialist schools: a mixed-methods pilot study
Emonson, C., Papadopoulos, N., Rinehart, N., Mantilla, A., Fuelscher, I., Boddy, L. M., Pesce, C. & McGillivray, J., 2022, In: BMC Public Health. 22, 19 p., 40.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Understanding the benefits of brief classroom-based physical activity interventions on primary school-aged children's enjoyment and subjective wellbeing: a systematic review
Papadopoulos, N., Mantilla, A., Bussey, K., Emonson, C., Olive, L., McGillivray, J., Pesce, C., Lewis, S. & Rinehart, N., Sep 2022, In: Journal of School Health. 92, 9, p. 916-932 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)