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Personal profile
Biography
David is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology Practice in the School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University. David is Clinic Lead of the Child Youth and Family Clinic at the Turner Clinics, and is part of the AllPlay Child and Family Program. His work spans health, mental health, disability, and education. David's clinical research focuses on the development of flexible and personalised parent-child psychological interventions for children and families. David was previously the Psychology Discipline Senior at the Early in Life Mental Health Service at Monash Health, leading a large department of child and youth psychologists. His experience in child and youth mental health is complemented by specialisation in neurodevelopmental disorders, child development, parent-child attachment, and infant mental health. David continues to practice clinically and is a strong advocate for flexible, co-designed, and evidence-based interventions, putting practical developmental psychology tools in the hands of children and families, clinicians, and educators.
Education/Academic qualification
Graduate Diploma & Advanced Training (Infant & Parent Mental Health)
Award Date: 1 Nov 2008
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) - Child & Family
Award Date: 18 Nov 2003
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Honours)
Award Date: 30 Nov 1999
External positions
Honorary Researcher, Monash Health
27 Jun 2024 → …
Research area keywords
- Autism
- ADHD
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Psychological interventions
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Infant Mental Health
- Co-Design
- Leadership and professional learning
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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AllPlay Learn 2026 – Evidence-based resources and professional learning for school staff.
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Moseley, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
27/04/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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AllPlay Dance - Reimagining dance for children with disability
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mantilla Benitez, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Emonson, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Devenish, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Papadopoulos, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Millard, O. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lindor, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wright, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Moseley, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Gerrish, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Parsonson, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Surry, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Benham-Bannon, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Smith, M. (Associate Investigator (AI))
20/05/24 → 30/10/27
Project: Research
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The Grosman/Shoreline Foundations
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Moseley, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/07/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Exploring the use of haptic music technology to support autistic young people with complex support needs at school
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mantilla Benitez, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Papadopoulos, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moseley, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Howells, K. (Project Manager)
2/02/24 → 31/05/25
Project: Research
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Monash Krongold Clinic's first community research hub with girls with neurodevelopmental disorders to improve their participation in sports
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mantilla Benitez, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moseley, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Chadha, M. (Project Manager)
31/03/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Milestones, revisited: iterative and nonlinear identity development in Gen-Z
Warton, W., Bruce, O., Moseley, D., Byrne, M. L., Allen, K.-A., Hughes, A. & Johnson, B. P., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Research on Adolescence. 36, 2, 20 p., e70200.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Psychiatric comorbidity in adolescents and young adults with autism
Moseley, D., Tonge, B., Brereton, A. & Einfeld, S., 2011, In: Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 4, 4, p. 229 - 243 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Endings, parallel process and infant observation
Moseley, D. S., 2007, In: Infant Observation. 10, 2, p. 121-127 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Autism: Change in behavioural and emotional disturbance over time
Tonge, B., Brereton, A., Einfeld, S. & Moseley, D., Jun 2004, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 48, 4-5, p. 296 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
Press/Media
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Your child has pathological demand avoidance? Here’s what it means – and 9 tips for what to do
Rinehart, N., Moseley, D. & Moss, S.
10/03/26
1 Media contribution
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Australia’s National Autism Strategy: A blueprint for systemic change
Rinehart, N., Moseley, D. & Lewis, S.
15/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Australia has a new autism strategy but questions remain for those who don’t get NDIS support
14/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature