Research outputs per year
Research outputs per year
Personal profile
Biography
Caroline has been an occupational therapist for over 20 years in the disability sector. Much of Caroline’s work has focused on supporting sensory processing in autistic children and children with intellectual disability. Her research and teaching focuses on co-designed initiatives and innovative technologies to improve the lives of people with disability in health, education and community settings.
Caroline completed her PhD at The University of Sydney in 2018 focused on supporting the sensory needs of autistic children in schools. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in occupational therapy at Western Sydney University.
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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Qualifications
Master of Applied Linguistics, Macquarie University
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therap, University of Sydney
External positions
Scientific Committee- Australian Conference, Occupational Therapy Australia
May 2024 → Jun 2025
Board Director, Macarthur Disability Services
2023 → …
Honorary Allied Health Researcher, South Western Sydney Local Health District
2023 → …
Research keywords
- disability
- sensory processing
- autism
- intellectual disability
- technology
- special educational needs
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Is virtual reality a panacea to promote the health of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities? : current evidence, challenges and the way forward
Mills, C., Tracey, D. & Gorkin, R., 31 May 2024, The Routledge International Handbook of Disability and Global Health. Ned, L., Rivas Velarde, M., Singh, S., Swartz, L. & Soldatić, K. (eds.). U.K.: Routledge, p. 598-616 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter
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Perceptions of a virtual reality sensory room for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Mills, C., Tracey, D., Nash, S. & Gorkin, R., 2024, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 46, 3, p. 565-574 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Vice-Chancellor's Gender Equality Fund Final Report 2023: Exploring Health Sciences Students Perspectives on Issues Surrounding Gender, Identity and Violence
Mills, C., Thyer, L., Zisserman, S., Peel, N. & Barr, K., 2024, Penrith, N.S.W.: Western Sydney University. 47 p.Research output: Book/Research Report › Research report
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Barriers to healthcare for Australian autistic adults
Arnold, S. R. C., Bruce, G., Weise, J., Mills, C. J., Trollor, J. N. & Coxon, K., 2023, In: Autism. 28, 2, p. 301-315 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating a virtual reality sensory room for adults with disabilities
Mills, C. J., Tracey, D., Kiddle, R. & Gorkin, R., Dec 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 1, 13 p., 495.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Quantitative Analysis of Theratrak Usage
Mills, C. (PI), Liu, K. (Investigator) & Fahey, P. (Investigator)
6/05/22 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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Exploring the benefits of virtual reality-based sensory rooms - TV
Mills, C. (PI) & Tracey, D. (Investigator)
Devika Opsco Pty Ltd, NSW Treasury
1/08/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Transition to work for recent school leavers on the Autism Spectrum: Experiences, barriers and enablers
Mills, C. (PI), Sharp, N. (Investigator) & Tracey, D. (Investigator)
20/04/20 → 24/12/23
Project: Research
Datasets
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Development of The Sensory Form for assessment and intervention of sensory processing in children
Mills, C. & Bye, R., Western Sydney University, 10 Sept 2019
DOI: 10.26183/5d954c1e97a81, https://research-data.westernsydney.edu.au/published/fe247fd0519311ecb15399911543e199/
Dataset
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Occupational Therapy Australia- National Paediatric Steering committee (Event)
Mills, C. (Member)
1 Jul 2014 → 4 Jul 2019Activity: Membership › Committee
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Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) (Event)
Mills, C. (Other)
1 Jan 2012 → 1 Jan 2018Activity: Membership › Society
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Occupational Therapy Australia (Event)
Mills, C. (Other)
1 Jan 2009 → 1 Jan 2018Activity: Membership › Organisation
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Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress
Mills, C. (Chair)
30 Nov 0006Activity: Conferences, Events and Workshops › Conference
Prizes
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Nominated- Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)- Advancement Award
Mills, C. (Recipient), 1 Jul 2016
Prize
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School of Health Sciences Early Career Research Excellence Award
Mills, C. (Recipient), 30 Jun 2015
Prize
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School of Science and Health Research Impact Competition- Winner
Mills, C. (Recipient), 4 Jul 2019
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