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Biography
Nicole Papadopoulos is a clinical psychologist and clinician researcher at the Health and Social Care Unit. She has over 10 years’ experience practicing in clinical psychology and is internationally recognised for her expertise in child mental health and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Her program of research seeks to improve treatment outcomes through brief personalised interventions for primary school-aged children targeting modifiable risk factors. Over the last decade, in collaboration with clinicians, educators, community and lived experience experts, she has led a number of large-scale projects that has resulted in the development of support resources (online psychoeducation and e-learning programs) to improve the quality of life for children, parents, clinicians and educators that support children with mental health difficulties in the community.
Research Interests
- Behavioural Sleep Problems
- Movement
- Inclusion
- Disability
- Emotional Literacy
- Psychosocial Interventions
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):
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Mecca M-Power Funding for the AllPlay Footy and AllPlay Dance research programs
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mantilla Benitez, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moseley, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Papadopoulos, N. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
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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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SLEEPING SOUND AUTISM PROGRAM
Papadopoulos, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rinehart, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mantilla Benitez, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hiscock, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Marks, D. (Associate Investigator (AI))
29/06/23 → 28/06/25
Project: Research
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Monash Ferrero Joy of moving Program
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mantilla Benitez, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Papadopoulos, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Devenish, B. (Associate Investigator (AI))
29/06/22 → 28/06/24
Project: Research
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Wenig Family gift towards the development and evaluation of the AllPlay Dance program
Rinehart, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mantilla Benitez, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Papadopoulos, N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
11/05/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Sleeping Sound Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Cost-Effectiveness of a Brief Behavioural Sleep Intervention in Primary School-Aged Autistic Children
Engel, L., Chiotelis, O., Papadopoulos, N., Hiscock, H., Howlin, P., McGillivray, J., Bellows, S. T., Rinehart, N. & Mihalopoulos, C., Sept 2025, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 55, 9, p. 3028–3039 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The connection between sleep problems and emotional and behavioural difficulties in autistic children: a network analysis
Sommers, L., Papadopoulos, N., Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M., Sciberras, E., McGillivray, J., Howlin, P. & Rinehart, N., 2025, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 55, p. 1159-1171 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A pilot randomised controlled trial of a telehealth-delivered brief ‘Sleeping Sound Autism’ intervention for autistic children
Lewis, S., Rinehart, N., Mantilla, A., Alvares, G., Hiscock, H., Marks, D. & Papadopoulos, N., Dec 2024, In: Sleep Medicine. 124, p. 162-173 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Randomised controlled trial of a behavioural sleep intervention, ‘sleeping sound’, for autistic children: 12-month outcomes and moderators of treatment
Pattison, E., Papadopoulos, N., Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M., Sciberras, E., Hiscock, H., Williams, K., McGillivray, J., Mihalopoulos, C., Bellows, S. T., Marks, D., Howlin, P. & Rinehart, N., 2024, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 54, p. 442-457 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Moving beyond the one-size-fits-all approach to the education of autistic students
Rinehart, N. J., Mantilla, A., Devenish, B., Emonson, C., Whelan, M. & Papadopoulos, N., Jun 2023, Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University, p. 19-22, 4 p. (Education Into the 2030s: The Big Education Challenges of Our Times; no. 2).Research output: Working paper › Working Paper › Other
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