Donald Maciver
Biographic Data
| ID | 218357 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Donald Maciver |
| GIVEN NAMES | Donald |
| FAMILY NAME | Maciver |
| SIGNATURE | MACIVER D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Queen Margaret University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6173-429X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1972 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Third sector perspectives on community link worker referrals in social prescribing
Introduction: Community link workers (CLWs), also known as social prescribing link workers, connect individuals to community support, much of which is provided by third-sector organisations (TSOs). TSOs are common referral destinations for CLWs, yet the relationships between CLWs and TSOs remain under-explored. Method: This realist study investigated TSOs' perceptions of link working, focusing on referral and collaboration dynamics. Conducted acr…
A brief neuro-affirming resource to support school absences for autistic learners
Background Education should be inclusive, nurturing each individual’s potential, talents, and creativity. However, criticisms have emerged regarding support for autistic learners, particularly in addressing disproportionately high absence levels within this group. The demand for accessible, person-centered, neuro-affirming approaches is evident. This paper provides a program description of a structured absence support framework, developed and imp…
Predictors of Discharge from Hospital to Supported Accommodation and Support Needs Once in Supported Accommodation for People with Serious Mental Illness in Scotland
Background . Many individuals with serious mental illness live in supported accommodation. Decisions regarding type of supported accommodation required and level of support to meet individual’s needs are crucial for continuing rehabilitation and recovery following admission to hospital. This study aimed to identify personal and contextual predictive factors for (1) discharge from hospital to different levels of supported accommodation and (2) sel…
Diagnostic assessment of autism in adults – current considerations in neurodevelopmentally informed professional learning with reference to Ados-2
Services for the assessment and diagnosis of autism in adults have been widely criticized and there is an identified need for further research in this field. There is a call for diagnostic services to become more accessible, person-centered, neurodiversity affirming, and respectful. There is a need for workforce development which will increase capacity for diagnostic assessment and support for adults. ADOS-2 is a gold-standard diagnostic assessme…
Piloting a Home Visual Support Intervention with Families of Autistic Children and Children with Related Needs Aged 0–12
The results provide initial evidence of the acceptability, practicality, and utility of the home-based visual supports intervention. These findings suggest that outreach into the family home may be a beneficial mechanism for delivering interventions related to visual supports. This study highlights the potential of home-based interventions to improve access to resources and information for families and the importance of visual supports in the hom…
Associations between Adolescent Psychosocial Factors and Disengagement from Education and Employment in Young Adulthood among Individuals with Common Mental Health Problems
Transition to adulthood can be a challenging developmental task for adolescents with common mental health problems and is linked to adverse outcomes such as ‘not in education, employment or training’ (NEET). This study investigated longitudinal associations between adolescent psychosocial factors (e.g., self-esteem, aspirations, bullying, physical activity) and later NEET status among individuals with common mental health problems (i.e., depressi…
Incite to Practice
Policy internationally is supportive of intersectoral partnerships (ISPs) for promoting positive outcomes among people with complex social, psychological, and physical needs. This realist-informed study describes the development of a program theory to provide insight into enactment of effective ISPs. Interviews were completed with 18 senior staff with leadership roles in six ISPs, including voluntary, statutory, and commercial organizations, supp…
Development of a Pathway for Multidisciplinary Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Diagnosis in Children and Young People
There is a variable standard of access to quality neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis. People may have negative experiences, encountering lengthy waiting times, and inconsistent practices. Practitioners need guidance on standards and practices for assessment and diagnosis matched to new ways of working. In this paper, we present a new pathway and recommendations for multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis for childre…
Using Stakeholder Involvement, Expert Knowledge and Naturalistic Implementation to Co-Design a Complex Intervention to Support Children’s Inclusion and Participation in Schools
Whist inclusion is recommended for most children most of the time it remains difficult to implement. In this paper, we present the process undertaken to review and redesign a pre-existing complex intervention (The CIRCLE Framework) which was designed to enhance teachers confidence and competence in provision of universal first level supports for 5-12 year old children with additional support needs. The approach presented draws on the Medical Rese…
Play in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Play is essential in childhood, allowing for a positive trend in development and learning. Health professionals need useful tools to assess it, especially in the case of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The aim of this study was to validate and cross-culturally adapt the My Child's Play questionnaire and to find out if this instrument allows us to differentiate the play of children with neurodevelopmental disorders from the play of chi…
Tactile Discrimination, Praxis and Cognitive Impulsivity in ADHD Children
Praxis deficit might have repercussions not only on the characterization of ADHD but also on its treatment
Readiness for Employment
Parents' Experiences of Caring for a Child With Chronic Pain
Involvement of parents in their children's pain management is universally accepted as best practice, yet there is little understanding of their needs. Twelve parents of children with chronic pain were recruited to this study in which the impact of caring for a child with chronic pain was explored. All parents started in distress, and most moved into a stance that enabled them to balance the child's needs with their own. These parents discussed "s…
Philosophy, Education, Archetypes, and Dewey
(1972). Philosophy, Education, Archetypes, and Dewey. Educational Philosophy and Theory: Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1-9
Parents' Experiences of Caring for a Child With Chronic Pain
Involvement of parents in their children's pain management is universally accepted as best practice, yet there is little understanding of their needs. Twelve parents of children with chronic pain were recruited to this study in which the impact of caring for a child with chronic pain was explored. All parents started in distress, and most moved into a stance that enabled them to balance the child's needs with their own. These parents discussed "s…
Associations between Adolescent Psychosocial Factors and Disengagement from Education and Employment in Young Adulthood among Individuals with Common Mental Health Problems
Transition to adulthood can be a challenging developmental task for adolescents with common mental health problems and is linked to adverse outcomes such as ‘not in education, employment or training’ (NEET). This study investigated longitudinal associations between adolescent psychosocial factors (e.g., self-esteem, aspirations, bullying, physical activity) and later NEET status among individuals with common mental health problems (i.e., depressi…
Readiness for Employment
Philosophy, Education, Archetypes, and Dewey
(1972). Philosophy, Education, Archetypes, and Dewey. Educational Philosophy and Theory: Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1-9
Parents' Experiences of Caring for a Child With Chronic Pain
Involvement of parents in their children's pain management is universally accepted as best practice, yet there is little understanding of their needs. Twelve parents of children with chronic pain were recruited to this study in which the impact of caring for a child with chronic pain was explored. All parents started in distress, and most moved into a stance that enabled them to balance the child's needs with their own. These parents discussed "s…
Readiness for Employment
Tactile Discrimination, Praxis and Cognitive Impulsivity in ADHD Children
Praxis deficit might have repercussions not only on the characterization of ADHD but also on its treatment
Incite to Practice
Policy internationally is supportive of intersectoral partnerships (ISPs) for promoting positive outcomes among people with complex social, psychological, and physical needs. This realist-informed study describes the development of a program theory to provide insight into enactment of effective ISPs. Interviews were completed with 18 senior staff with leadership roles in six ISPs, including voluntary, statutory, and commercial organizations, supp…
Development of a Pathway for Multidisciplinary Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Diagnosis in Children and Young People
There is a variable standard of access to quality neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis. People may have negative experiences, encountering lengthy waiting times, and inconsistent practices. Practitioners need guidance on standards and practices for assessment and diagnosis matched to new ways of working. In this paper, we present a new pathway and recommendations for multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis for childre…
Using Stakeholder Involvement, Expert Knowledge and Naturalistic Implementation to Co-Design a Complex Intervention to Support Children’s Inclusion and Participation in Schools
Whist inclusion is recommended for most children most of the time it remains difficult to implement. In this paper, we present the process undertaken to review and redesign a pre-existing complex intervention (The CIRCLE Framework) which was designed to enhance teachers confidence and competence in provision of universal first level supports for 5-12 year old children with additional support needs. The approach presented draws on the Medical Rese…
Play in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Play is essential in childhood, allowing for a positive trend in development and learning. Health professionals need useful tools to assess it, especially in the case of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The aim of this study was to validate and cross-culturally adapt the My Child's Play questionnaire and to find out if this instrument allows us to differentiate the play of children with neurodevelopmental disorders from the play of chi…
Associations between Adolescent Psychosocial Factors and Disengagement from Education and Employment in Young Adulthood among Individuals with Common Mental Health Problems
Transition to adulthood can be a challenging developmental task for adolescents with common mental health problems and is linked to adverse outcomes such as ‘not in education, employment or training’ (NEET). This study investigated longitudinal associations between adolescent psychosocial factors (e.g., self-esteem, aspirations, bullying, physical activity) and later NEET status among individuals with common mental health problems (i.e., depressi…
Diagnostic assessment of autism in adults – current considerations in neurodevelopmentally informed professional learning with reference to Ados-2
Services for the assessment and diagnosis of autism in adults have been widely criticized and there is an identified need for further research in this field. There is a call for diagnostic services to become more accessible, person-centered, neurodiversity affirming, and respectful. There is a need for workforce development which will increase capacity for diagnostic assessment and support for adults. ADOS-2 is a gold-standard diagnostic assessme…
Piloting a Home Visual Support Intervention with Families of Autistic Children and Children with Related Needs Aged 0–12
The results provide initial evidence of the acceptability, practicality, and utility of the home-based visual supports intervention. These findings suggest that outreach into the family home may be a beneficial mechanism for delivering interventions related to visual supports. This study highlights the potential of home-based interventions to improve access to resources and information for families and the importance of visual supports in the hom…
A brief neuro-affirming resource to support school absences for autistic learners
Background Education should be inclusive, nurturing each individual’s potential, talents, and creativity. However, criticisms have emerged regarding support for autistic learners, particularly in addressing disproportionately high absence levels within this group. The demand for accessible, person-centered, neuro-affirming approaches is evident. This paper provides a program description of a structured absence support framework, developed and imp…
Predictors of Discharge from Hospital to Supported Accommodation and Support Needs Once in Supported Accommodation for People with Serious Mental Illness in Scotland
Background . Many individuals with serious mental illness live in supported accommodation. Decisions regarding type of supported accommodation required and level of support to meet individual’s needs are crucial for continuing rehabilitation and recovery following admission to hospital. This study aimed to identify personal and contextual predictive factors for (1) discharge from hospital to different levels of supported accommodation and (2) sel…
Third sector perspectives on community link worker referrals in social prescribing
Introduction: Community link workers (CLWs), also known as social prescribing link workers, connect individuals to community support, much of which is provided by third-sector organisations (TSOs). TSOs are common referral destinations for CLWs, yet the relationships between CLWs and TSOs remain under-explored. Method: This realist study investigated TSOs' perceptions of link working, focusing on referral and collaboration dynamics. Conducted acr…
Psychology (12 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (6 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Autism (3 works)