By Dr Sara Cibralic

Book Chapters

Cibralic S; Owen CK; Kohlhoff J, 2019, 'Autism spectrum disorder and attachment: Is an attachment perspective relevant in early interventions with children on the autism spectrum?', in Handbook of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum, pp. 373 - 397, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03213-5_21

Journal articles

Cibralic S; Myat P; Barker L; Fay-Stammbach T; Landry A; Meredith L; Pretty D; Allan A; Heath J; Eapen V, 2026, 'A Qualitative Evaluation of Caregivers' Perceptions of a New Australian Public Mental Health Service (Nurturing Connections).', Int J Environ Res Public Health, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23070930

Cibralic S; Mahmic S; Bhopti A; Kern ML; Barker L; De Silva P; Afroze E; Aekins K; Eapen V, 2026, 'Mixed-methods evaluation protocol for the Now & Next programme: a codesigned, family-centred peer-led caregiver support programme', BMJ OPEN, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2026-122129

Cibralic S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Editorial: Early Identification of Developmental Delays: Are Two-Stage Screeners the Next Logical Step?', Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 65, pp. 872 - 874, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2025.11.014

Kohlhoff J; Donkers M; Cibralic S, 2026, 'Scaling Early Parenting Interventions: A Qualitative Investigation of Factors that Enable Successful Scaling of Early Parenting Interventions for Sustainable Implementation and Impact', Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 53, pp. 338 - 352, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10488-026-01500-2

Druskin LR; Phillips ST; Kohlhoff J; Owen CK; Han RC; Franzese SN; Wallace N; Cibralic S; Morgan S; McNeil CB, 2026, 'A multi-method evaluation of parent and child factors associated with child abuse potential across valid and invalid profiles on the Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory', Infant Mental Health Journal, 47, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/imhj.70045

John JR; Robinson H; Lambiase S; Nicholls S; Diez M; Barr KR; Ostojic K; Doyle AK; Kliendienst L; Foster M; Syron L; Carson T; Kohlhoff J; Dadich A; Brennan C; Katsamangos B; Kemp L; Finlay-Jones A; O’Loughlin G; Boydell K; Raman S; Deen N; Lawson K; Schmied V; Katz I; Page A; Grace R; Kanaan AM; Young R; Brandtman E; Bratel L; Hodgins M; Lingam R; Lam-Cassettari C; Goldfeld S; Walker AK; Lin PI; Morton S; Silva D; Downs J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Codesign and knowledge translation of the Strength-based, Tiered, Accessible Resources and Supports (STARS) for Kids study to identify and support child development, parental mentalwell-being and family psychosocial needs: a mixed-methods research protocol', BMJ Paediatrics Open, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2025-004031

Cibralic S; Wu W; Ahinkorah BO; Lam-Cassettari C; Woolfenden S; Kohlhoff J; Grace R; Kemp L; Johnson P; Murphy E; Deering A; Raman S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Home Visiting Interventions and Their Impact on Mental Health, Psychosocial, and Parenting Practice Outcomes of Vulnerable Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23010063

Cibralic S; Xu M; Wallace N; Morgan S; Roth A; Chau H; Kohlhoff J, 2026, 'The role of child language ability and parental mentalization in early child dysregulation', Infant Mental Health Journal, 47, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/imhj.70028

Cibralic S; Fay-Stammbach T; Landry A; Meredith L; Pretty D; Allan A; Olsen N; Heath J; Costa D; Eapen V, 2025, 'Mixed-methods evaluation protocol for the Nurturing Connections Programme: a new Australian perinatal and infant mental health service', BMJ Open, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-108094

Kohlhoff J; Cibralic S; Wallace N; Morgan S; Lennie L; Rabbetts L, 2025, 'Circle of Security—Parenting and Parent–Child Interaction Therapy—Toddler: A Qualitative Exploration of Parents' Perspectives', Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 66, pp. 978 - 992, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sjop.70009

John JR; Pickup W; Mendoza Diaz A; Cibralic S; Heys A; Schmied V; Barnett B; Eapen V, 2025, 'Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Enhanced Midwifery Care to Support Women Experiencing Subclinical Depression: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22121835

Cibralic S; Wu WT; Ahinkorah BO; Lam-Cassettari C; Woolfenden S; Kohlhoff J; Grace R; Kemp L; Johnson P; Murphy E; Deering A; Raman S; Eapen V, 2025, 'Systematic review and meta-analysis of home visiting interventions aimed at enhancing child mental health, psychosocial, and developmental outcomes in vulnerable families', BMC Pediatrics, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05580-1

Cibralic S; Barker L; Hawker P; Tonge B; Williams K; Elliott EJ; Bellgrove M; Silk T; Anderson V; Kohn M; Sciberras E; Eapen V, 2025, 'Systematic review: the impact of policy levers on mental health service utilization and access for Autistic children', Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13034-025-00963-9

Druskin LR; Kohlhoff J; Lilly C; Owen CK; Han RC; Wallace N; Cibralic S; Morgan S; Hawkins E; McNeil CB, 2025, 'Examining Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory Profiles within a Randomized Controlled Trial for Toddler-aged Children', Journal of Child and Family Studies, 34, pp. 2220 - 2232, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-025-03055-6

Cibralic S; Kohlhoff J; Morgan S; Wallace N; Lieneman C; McMahon C; Eapen V, 2025, 'A preliminary investigation of parent-child attachment relationship in toddlers with autism traits', Journal of Early Childhood Research, 23, pp. 78 - 92, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1476718X241293906

Cibralic S; Song D; Fay-Stammbach T; Tucker D; Eapen V, 2024, 'A Qualitative Evaluation of Health Professionals’ Perceptions State-wide Outreach Perinatal Mental Health Service', Journal of Child and Family Studies, 33, pp. 3880 - 3888, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-024-02958-0

Barr KR; Hawker P; Winata T; Wang S; Smead M; Ignatius H; Kohlhoff J; Schmied V; Jalaludin B; Lawson K; Liaw ST; Lingam R; Page A; Lam-Cassettari C; Boydell K; Lin PI; Katz I; Dadich A; Raman S; Grace R; Doyle AK; McClean T; Di Mento B; Preddy J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V; Wood A; Blight V; Arora A; Kaplun C; Descallar J; Myers N; Bruce J; Diaz AM; Cibralic S; Grace R; Lin DP, 2024, 'Family member and service provider experiences and perspectives of a digital surveillance and service navigation approach in multicultural context: a qualitative study in identifying the barriers and enablers to Watch Me Grow-Electronic (WMG-E) program with a culturally diverse community', BMC Health Services Research, 24, pp. 978, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11397-y

Kohlhoff J; Wallace N; Cibralic S; Morgan S; Briggs NE; McMahon C; Hawkins E; Druskin L; Owen C; Lieneman C; Han R; Eapen V; Huber A; McNeil CB, 2024, 'Optimizing parenting and child outcomes following parent–child interaction therapy – toddler: a randomized controlled trial', BMC Psychology, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-02171-0

Huda E; Hawker P; Cibralic S; John JR; Hussain A; Diaz AM; Eapen V, 2024, 'Screening tools for autism in culturally and linguistically diverse paediatric populations: a systematic review', BMC Pediatrics, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05067-5

Cibralic S; Kohlhoff J; Wallace N; McMahon C; Eapen V, 2024, 'Emotional Regulation and Language in Young Children With and Without Autism Traits', Journal of Early Intervention, 46, pp. 428 - 447, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10538151231176188

Phillips ST; Druskin LR; Lilly C; Chavez FT; Morgan S; Wallace N; Cibralic S; Kimonis ER; Hawes DJ; Eapen V; McNeil CB; Kohlhoff J, 2024, 'The Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory: Developing an Adaptation for Toddler-aged Children', Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 46, pp. 434 - 449, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10862-023-10078-0

Barr KR; Nguyen TA; Pickup W; Cibralic S; Mendoza Diaz A; Barnett B; Eapen V, 2024, 'Perinatal continuity of care for mothers with depressive symptoms: perspectives of mothers and clinicians', Frontiers in Psychiatry, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1385120

Cibralic S; Fay-Stammbach T; Tucker D; Song D; Eapen V, 2023, 'A mixed-methods evaluation of a state-wide outreach perinatal mental health service', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05229-2

Cibralic S; Hawker P; Khan F; Lucien A; Mendoza Diaz A; Woolfenden S; Murphy E; Deering A; Schnelle C; Townsend S; Eapen V, 2023, 'Developmental screening tools for identification of children with developmental difficulties in high-income countries: a systematic review', Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/frcha.2023.1074004

Cibralic S; Pickup W; Diaz AM; Kohlhoff J; Karlov L; Stylianakis A; Schmied V; Barnett B; Eapen V, 2023, 'The impact of midwifery continuity of care on maternal mental health: A narrative systematic review', Midwifery, 116, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2022.103546

Kohlhoff J; Lieneman C; Cibralic S; Traynor N; McNeil CB, 2022, 'Attachment-Based Parenting Interventions and Evidence of Changes in Toddler Attachment Patterns: An Overview', Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 25, pp. 737 - 753, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10567-022-00405-4

Cibralic S; Hawker P; Khan F; Mendoza Diaz A; Woolfenden S; Murphy E; Deering A; Schnelle C; Townsend S; Doyle K; Eapen V, 2022, 'Developmental Screening Tools Used with First Nations Populations: A Systematic Review', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192315627

Lieneman C; Kohlhoff J; Cibralic S; Wallace N; Hawkins E; Morgan S; McNeil CB, 2022, 'Observational Measurement of Attachment in Toddlers with Disruptive Behavior Using the Strange Situation Procedure and Attachment Q-Set', Journal of Child and Family Studies, 31, pp. 3385 - 3404, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02429-4

Cibralic S; Alam M; Mendoza Diaz A; Woolfenden S; Katz I; Tzioumi D; Murphy E; Deering A; Mcnamara L; Raman S; Eapen V, 2022, 'Utility of screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in children and young people attending clinical and healthcare settings: a systematic review', BMJ Open, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060395

Eapen V; Liaw ST; Lingam R; Woolfenden S; Jalaludin B; Page A; Kohlhoff J; Scott JG; Lawson KD; Lam-Cassettari C; Heussler H; Descallar J; Karlov L; Ong N; Colditz PB; Littlewood R; Murphy E; Deering A; Short K; Garg P; Blight V; Rodgers K; Chalmers L; Webb KL; Atkins H; Newcomb D; Beswick R; Thomas C; Marron C; Chambers A; Scheinpflug S; Statham M; Samaranayake D; Chay P; Tam CWM; Khan F; Diaz AM; Cibralic S; Winata T; Pritchard M; Liaw T; Mendoza Diaz A, 2022, 'Watch me grow integrated (WMG-I): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of a web-based surveillance approach for developmental screening in primary care settings', BMJ Open, 12, pp. e065823, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065823

Kohlhoff J; Cibralic S; Hawes DJ; Eapen V, 2022, 'Oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) polymorphisms and social, emotional and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents: A systematic narrative review', Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 135, pp. 104573, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104573

Diaz AM; Brooker R; Cibralic S; Murphy E; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2022, 'Adapting the 'First 2000 Days maternal and child healthcare framework' in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic: Ensuring equity in the new world', Australian Health Review, 47, pp. 72 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AH22228

Eapen V; Woolfenden S; Schmied V; Jalaludin B; Lawson K; Liaw ST; Lingam R; Page A; Cibralic S; Winata T; Mendoza Diaz A; Lam-Cassettari C; Burley J; Boydell K; Lin P; Masi A; Katz I; Dadich A; Preddy J; Bruce J; Raman S; Kohlhoff J; Descallar J; Karlov L; Kaplun C; Arora A; Di Mento B; Smead M; Doyle K; Grace R; McClean T; Blight V; Wood A; Raine KH; Lin P, 2021, '“Watch Me Grow- Electronic (WMG-E)” surveillance approach to identify and address child development, parental mental health, and psychosocial needs: study protocol', BMC Health Services Research, 21, pp. 1240, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-07243-0

Kohlhoff J; Tooke S; Cibralic S; Hickinbotham R; Knox C; Roach V; Barnett B, 2021, 'Antenatal psychosocial assessment and depression screening in an Australian Private Hospital setting: A qualitative examination of women's perspectives', Midwifery, 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.103129

Kohlhoff J; Cibralic S; Tooke S; Hickinbotham R; Knox C; Roach V; Barnett B, 2021, 'Health professional perspectives on an antenatal mental health screening program in a private hospital', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 61, pp. 891 - 897, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13394

Mah B; Cibralic S; Hanna J; Hart M; Loughland C; Cosh S, 2021, 'Outcomes for infants whose mothers had an eating disorder in the perinatal period: A systematic review of the evidence', International Journal of Eating Disorders, 54, pp. 2077 - 2094, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.23612

Cibralic S; Kohlhoff J; Wallace N; McMahon C; Eapen V, 2021, 'Treating Externalizing Behaviors in Toddlers with ASD Traits Using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Toddlers: A Case Study', Clinical Case Studies, 20, pp. 165 - 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1534650120969854

Matthey S; Cibralic S; Leonard K; Baker V, 2021, 'Increasing partner communication and understanding during pregnancy: evaluation of ‘The Great Pregnancy Quiz’', Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 39, pp. 435 - 451, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2020.1802705

Kohlhoff J; Cibralic S, 2021, 'The Impact of Attachment-Based Parenting Interventions on Externalizing Behaviors in Toddlers and Preschoolers: A Systematic Narrative Review', Child and Youth Care Forum, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10566-021-09667-5

Kohlhoff J; Cibralic S; Morgan S, 2020, 'A qualitative investigation of consumer experiences of the child directed interaction phase of parent–child interaction therapy with toddlers', Clinical Psychologist, 24, pp. 306 - 314, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cp.12216

Kohlhoff J; Lee S; Cibralic S; Jones P; Khajehei M, 2020, 'Development and validation of the Karitane Family Outcomes Tool', Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jspn.12295

Kohlhoff J; Cibralic S; Wallace N; Morgan S; McMahon C; Hawkins E; Eapen V; Briggs N; Huber A; McNeil C, 2020, 'A randomized controlled trial comparing parent child interaction therapy - Toddler, circle of security- parenting™ and waitlist controls in the treatment of disruptive behaviors for children aged 14-24 months: Study protocol', BMC Psychology, 8, pp. 93, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40359-020-00457-7

Kohlhoff J; Cibralic S; Lennie L; Rabbetts L; Morgan S, 2020, 'Qualitative evaluation of Australian Caregiver's experiences of parent–child interaction therapy delivered in a community-based clinic setting', Australian Psychologist, 55, pp. 269 - 282, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ap.12431

Kohlhoff J; Cibralic S; Horswood D; Turnell A; Maiuolo M; Morgan S, 2020, 'Feasibility and acceptability of intemet-delivered parent-child interaction therapy for rural Australiani families: A qualitative investigation', Rural and Remote Health, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.22605/RRH5306

Cibralic S; Kohlhoff J; Wallace N; McMahon C; Eapen V, 2019, 'A systematic review of emotion regulation in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder', Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 68, pp. 101422, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2019.101422

Cibralic S; Conti JE, 2018, '“I'm More Acknowledged”: A Qualitative Exploration of Men's Positioning of their Body Image, Eating, and Exercise Concerns', Journal of Constructivist Psychology, 31, pp. 186 - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10720537.2017.1304298

Conference Papers

Conti J; Calder J; Cibralic S; Rhodes P; Meade T; Hewson D, 2017, '‘Somebody Else's Roadmap’: Lived Experience of Maudsley and Family-based Therapy for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, pp. 405 - 429, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anzf.1229

Conference Abstracts

Cibralic S; Fay-Stammbach T; Tucker D; Song D; Eapen V, 2024, 'A MIXED-METHODS EVALUATION OF A STATE-WIDE OUTREACH PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE', in AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, Vol. 58, pp. 123 - 123

Cibralic S; Song D; Fay-Stammbach T; Tucker D; Eapen V, 2024, 'A QUALITATIVE EVALUATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE STATE-WIDE OUTREACH PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE', in AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, Vol. 58, pp. 169 - 169

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