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Mothers’ Experiences of Accessing Mental Health Care for their Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jackson, Laura; Keville, Saskia; Ludlow, Amanda (2020-02-01)Objectives: Despite the recognition that a high proportion of individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will also reach the diagnostic threshold for at least one other mental health condition, many families struggle ... -
Mothers’ Perspectives of Co-occurring Fatigue in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Keville, Saskia; Meek, Charlotte; Ludlow, Amanda (2021-11-29)Background: Fatigue seems deeply associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as reflected by the preferred terms ‘autistic fatigue’ and ‘autistic burnout’. In ASD there is also a greater prevalence of sensory and ... -
Mothers’ Reflections on Cat Ownership for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder During COVID-19
Keville, Saskia; De Vita , Sophie; Ludlow, Amanda (2022-07-05)Animal-assisted interventions are increasingly used as a complementary therapy in clinical practice to support people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with promising outcomes compared to traditional therapies. Less is ... -
On being open-minded, wholehearted, and responsible: a review and synthesis exploring factors enabling practitioner development in reflective practice
Marshall, Tony; Keville, Saskia; Cain, Alison; Adler, Joanna R (2021-09-14)Although reflective practice is valued in learning and professional development, there are a wide range of contrasting definitions making it difficult to firstly understand what reflection is and subsequently how to apply ... -
Parent perspectives of children with selective mutism and co-occurring autism
Keville, Saskia; Zormati, Pashtana; Shahid, Afshan; Osborne, Clarissa; Ludlow, Amanda (2023-02-03)Selective mutism (SM) and autism frequently co-occur together, exacerbating social communication deficits and associated anxiety. However, professionals’ have lacked a readiness to diagnose SM and autism together, making ... -
Parental experiences of eating concerns in autistic children during COVID-19 lockdowns: Implications for future practice
Dhillon-Burrows, Claire; Sodimu, Sarah; Keville, Saskia; Ludlow, Amanda; Smith, Bobbie (2023-08-10)Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, some autistic children exhibited maladaptive eating behaviours, yet the pandemic presented additional challenges for families beyond the general disruption COVID-19. The present study ... -
The psychological impact of the secondary school transition on families of autistic children
Yates, Lucy; Keville, Saskia; Ludlow, Amanda (2023-02-06)The transition from primary to secondary school is a stressful period for autistic individuals. However, less isknown about parental experiences of the school transition, and its impact on the family. This study ... -
A qualitative evaluation of reflective practice groups on acute adult mental health inpatient units
Burrows, Angela; Warner, Claire; Keville, Saskia (2019-09)Working on inpatient psychiatric wards requires the ability to maintain a calm and compassionate demeanour in the face of patient distress. This article considers the role of flexible Reflective Practice Groups (RPGs) as ... -
A randomized controlled trial of family therapy and cognitive behavior therapy guided self-care for adolescents with bulimia nervosa and related disorders
Schmidt, Ulrike; Lee, Sally; Beecham, Jennifer; Perkins, Sarah; Treasure, Janet; Yi, Irene; Winn, Suzanne; Robinson, Paul; Murphy, Rebecca; Keville, Saskia; Johnson-Sabine, Eric; Jenkins, Mari; Frost, Susie; Dodge, Liz; Berelowitz, Mark; Eisler, Ivan (2007)To date no trial has focused on the treatment of adolescents with bulimia nervosa. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of family therapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) guided ... -
Reaching the journey’s end : Reflections on the final phase of a problem-based learning group
Keville, Saskia; Nel, Pieter W.; Uprichard, Stephanie; McCarney, Robert; Jeffrey, Sarah; Ford, Debbie; Leggett, Sarah (2009)This paper represents the final phase of a journey within a self-directed problem-based learning group occurring on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme based at the University of Hertfordshire. It provides ... -
Risk factors, correlates, and markers in early-onset bulimia nervosa and EDNOS
Day, Jemma; Schmidt, Ulrike; Collier, David; Perkins, Sarah; Van den Eynde, Frederique; Treasure, Janet; Yi, Irene; Winn, Suzanne; Robinson, Paul; Murphy, Rebecca; Keville, Saskia; Johnson-Sabine, Eric; Jenkins, Mari; Frost, Susie; Dodge, Liz; Berelowitz, Mark; Eisler, Ivan (2011)This study aimed to investigate the specific risk factors, correlates, and markers associated with the development of symptomatology of early-onset BN and subclinical BN. -
A River Runs Through It : Enhancing Learning Via Emotional Connectedness. Can Problem-Based Learning Facilitate This?
Keville, Saskia; Davenport, Becci; Adlington, Rebecca; Davidson-Olsson, Isis; Cornish, Michael; Parkinson, Andrew; Conlan, Louise-Margaret (2013-06)The ability to undertake therapeutic work either directly or indirectly is central to many Clinical Psychology posts. This paper focuses on the acquisition of skills and knowledge gained through experiential learning ... -
Selective mutism in children with and without an autism spectrum disorder: The role of sensory avoidance in mediating symptoms of social anxiety
Ludlow, Amanda; Osborne, Clarissa; Keville, Saskia (2022-07-29)The present study addressed the different contributors to social anxiety in children with Selective Mutism (SM), with and without co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (SM + ASD). Seventy-five parents completed an ... -
So many lifetimes locked inside: reflecting on the use of music and songs to enhance learning through emotional and social connection in Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
Keville, Saskia; Nutt, Katherine; Brunton, Isabel; Keyes, Carly; Tacconelli, Erasmo (2018-06-11)Music is universal; it can provide a common language that speaks from the heart enabling others to connect with the private felt experiences of others regardless of differences within or between people. This ability to ... -
You have come by way of sorrow: enhancing empathy in clinicians by using personal experiences to construct professional learning materials
Keville, Saskia (2020-10-01)You have come by way of sorrow You have come by way of tears But you’ll reach your destiny Meant to find you all these years “By way of sorrow” by Julie Miller Professional clinicians experience and manage life too, so can ... -
‘…you kind of frantically go from one thing to the next and there isn't any time for thinking any more’: A reflection on the impact of organisational change on relatedness in multidisciplinary teams.
Nutt, Katherine; Keville, Saskia (2016-04-19)This paper reflects on the relational impact on Clinical Psychologists of NHS organisational change in the context of cuts and reorganisation. The reflections illustrate one theme drawn from a study of eight Clinical ... -
“You’ve Got the House, You’ve Got a Lovely Baby, What Are You Upset About?”: The Influence of Mothers’ Perceived Entitlement to Have Postnatal Depression on the Process of Disclosure
Abraham-Smith, Kelly; Keville, Saskia (2015-12-04)Studies showing the impact of maternal depression on the mother, infant and wider family have highlighted the importance of mothers feeling able and entitled to disclose postnatal depression (PND) and seek support from ...