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Slevin, Eamonn, Taggart, Laurence, McConkey, Roy, Cousins, Wendy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Dowling, Sandra (2011) A rapid review of literature relating to support for people with intellectual disabilities and their family carers when the person has: behaviours that challenge and/or mental health problems; or they are advancing in age. Public Health Agency. University of Ulster. 204 pp.

McConkey, Roy, Macleod, Sue and Cassidy, Arlene (2011) The Keyhole® Rainbow Resource Kit: Meeting the needs of parents of newly diagnosed preschoolers with ASD. . Early Child Development and Care, 181 (3). pp. 321-334.

McConkey, Roy and Abbott, Lesley (2011) Meeting the professional needs of learning support assistants for pupils with complex needs. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 15 (2011). pp. 1419-1424.

McConkey, Roy and Mariga, Lilian (2010) Building social capital for inclusive education: Insights from Zanzibar. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 11 (1). pp. 12-19.

Black, Lesley-Ann, McConkey, Roy, Roberts, Paul and Ferguson, Pauline (2010) Developing a person-centred support service for families caring for children with significant disabilities in rural and urban areas. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 14 (2). pp. 111-131.

McConkey, Roy and Bradley, Alice (2010) Promoting Inclusive Education in Low Income Countries. In: A Long Walk to School: International Research on Inclusive Education across the Life-Span. (Eds: Timmons, Vianne and Walsh, Patricia Noonan), Sense Publishers, pp. 7-26. ISBN 978-94-6091-211-5

McConkey, Roy and Collins, Suzanne (2010) The role of support staff in promoting the social inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities.. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 54 (8). pp. 691-700.

McConkey, Roy (2010) Promoting friendships and developing social networks. In: Learning Disability: A life cycle approach (2nd Edition. ) . (Eds: Grant, G., Ramcharan, P., Flynn, M. and Richardson, M), Open University Press, pp. 329-340. ISBN 9780335238439

McConkey, Roy and Baxter, Rosario (2010) The development of an Integrated Care Pathway for services to children with complex physical healthcare need. PMLD Link, 22 (1). pp. 2-6.

Kernohan, George, Cousins, Wendy, McConkey, Roy, Barr, Owen and Wells, Karen (2010) Developing an Epilepsy Care Plan. Epilepsy Action. 42 pp.

McConkey, Roy and Collins, Suzanne (2010) Promoting social inclusion through building bridges and bonds. In: Understanding and promoting access for people with learning difficulties: Seeing the opportunities and challenges of risk. (Eds: Nind , M and Seale, J), Routledge, pp. 127-139. ISBN 978-0-415-47948-6

McConkey, Roy, Kelly, F, Mannan, H and Craig, S (2010) Inequalities in respite service provision: Insights from a national, longitudinal study of people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 23. pp. 85-94.

McConkey, Roy and Cassidy, Arlene (2010) Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Conditions and their families: a challenge for community nursing? . Learning Disability Practice, 13 (2). pp. 19-22.

McConkey, R, Truesdale-Kennedy, M, Crawford, H, McGreevy, E, Reavey, M and Cassidy, A (2010) Preschoolers with autism spectrum conditions: The impact of a home-based intervention to promote their communication. Early Child Development and Care , 180 (3). pp. 299-315.

Slevin, Eamonn, McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria, Lafferty, Attracta, Fleming, Paul and Livingstone, Barbara (2010) A health promotion intervention: countering overweight in school children with ID. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 23 (5). pp. 468.

McConkey, Roy, Dunne, John and Blitz, Nick (2009) Shared Lives: Building relationships and community with people who have intellectual disabilities. . Sense Publisher. 177 pp ISBN 978-90-8790-940-6

Walsh, P.N. and McConkey, Roy (2009) Inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities. In: International Review of Research in Mental Retardation. Academic Press, pp. 33-67. ISBN 978-0-12-374467-8

McIlfatrick, Sonja, Fitzsimons, Donna, Johnston, Gail, McConkey, Roy, Cupples, Margaret, Barr, Owen and Hasson, Felicity (2009) Reform and modernisation: developing a new service model for palliative care. European Journal of Palliative Care, 16 (3). pp. 131-135.

Kelly, Fionnola, Craig, Sarah, McConkey, Roy and Mannan, Hasheem (2009) Lone parent carers of people with intellectual disabilities in the Republic of Ireland . British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37. pp. 265-270.

McGlade, Anne, Bickerstaff, David, Lindsay, Jennifer, McConkey, Roy and Jackson, Jonathan (2009) Making a difference. Responding to the visual health needs of people with a learning disability.. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 38.

McConkey, Roy and Collins, Suzanne (2009) Using personal goal-setting to promote the social inclusion of people with intellectual disability living in supported accommodation. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research , 54.

McConkey, Roy and Collins, Suzanne (2009) Promoting social inclusion through building bridges and bonds. In: Understanding and promoting access for people with learning difficulties: Seeing the opportunities and challenges of risk. (Eds: Seale, Jane and Nind, Melanie), Routledge, pp. 124-139. ISBN 978-0-415-47948-6

Slevin, Eamonn, McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Taggart, Laurence (2008) People with learning disabilities admitted to an assessment and treatment unit: impact on challengingbehaviours and mental health problems. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 15 (7). pp. 537-546.

McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, M, Chang, M-Y, Jarrah, S and Shukri, R (2008) The impact on mothers of bringing up a child with intellectual disabilities: A cross-cultural study. . International Journal of Nursing Studies, 45. pp. 65-74.

Cassidy, Arlene, McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Slevin, Eamonn (2008) Preschoolers with autism spectrum conditions: The impact on families and the supports available to them. Early Child Development and Care, 178, (2). pp. 115-128.

Chang, Meiying and McConkey, Roy (2008) The perceptions and experiences of Taiwanese parents who have children with intellectual disability. . International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 55. pp. 27-41.

Sheerin, Fintan and McConkey, Roy (2008) Frontline Care in Irish Intellectual Disability Services: The Contribution of Nurses and Non-Nurse Care Staff. . Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12 (2). pp. 1-15.

Slevin, Eamonn, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria, McConkey, Roy, Barr, Owen and Taggart, Laurence (2008) Community learning disability teams, developments composition and good practice: a review of salient literature. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12 (1). pp. 59-79.

McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Cassidy, Arlene (2008) Mothers recollections of early features of autism spectrum disorders. . Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health,, 14 (1). pp. 31-36.

O'Toole, Brian, McConkey, Roy, Casson, Karen, Goetz-Goldberg, Debbie and Yazdani, Arash (2007) Knowledge and attitudes of young people in Guyana to HIV/AIDS . International Journal of STD & AIDS, 18 (3). pp. 193-197.

Mulvany, Fiona, Barron, Steve and McConkey, Roy (2007) Residential provision for adult persons with intellectual disabilities in Ireland. , . Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disability, 20,. pp. 70-76.

McConkey, Roy, McAuley, Patricia, Simpson, Leanne and Abbott, Suzanne (2007) The male workforce in intellectual disability services. . Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities,, 4 (3). pp. 186-193.

McConkey, Roy, Abbott, Suzanne, Nooona-Walsh, Patricia, Linehan, Christine and Emerson, Eric (2007) Variations in the social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in supported living schemes and residential settings. . . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 51 (3). pp. 207-217.

Slevin, Eamonn, McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria, Barr, Owen and Taggart, Laurence (2007) Community learning disability teams: Perceived effectiveness, multidisciplinary working and service user satisfaction. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 11 (4). pp. 329-342.

Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria, McConkey, Roy, Ferguson, Pauline and Roberts, Paul (2006) An evaluation of a family-centred support service for children with a significant learning disability. , .. Child Care in Practice, 12 (4). pp. 377-390.

McConkey, Roy, Mulvany, Fiona and Barron, Steve (2006) Adult persons with an intellectual disability on the island of Ireland. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 50 (3). pp. 227-236.

McConkey, Roy, McConaghie, Jayne, Barr, Owen and Roberts, Paul (2006) The views of family carers to the future accommodation and support needs of their relatives with intellectual disabilities . Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 23 (4). pp. 140-144.

McConkey, Roy and McCullough, Joanne (2006) Holiday breaks for adult persons with intellectual disabilities living with older carers. . Journal of Social Work, 6 (1). pp. 65-79.

McConkey, Roy (2006) Variations in residential accommodation for adult persons with intellectual disabilities: The example of Northern Ireland. , . Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 23. pp. 68-73.

Barron, Steve, McConkey, Roy and Mulvany, Fiona (2006) Family carers of adult persons with intellectual disabilities on the island of Ireland. . Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disability, 3 (2). pp. 87-94.

Abbott, Suzanne and McConkey, Roy (2006) The barriers to social inclusion as perceived by people with intellectual disabilities. , . Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 10, 3, 275-287 (3). pp. 275-287.

Lafferty, Attracta, Simpson, Audrey and McConkey, Roy (2006) Out of the Shadows: A report on the sexual health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland. . Family Planning Association (NI) . Family Palnning Asscoaition UK. 112 pp.

McConkey, Roy and Timmins, Vianne (2006) International and Cultural Aspects of Down Syndrome . Down Syndrome Trust. 48 pp ISBN 1-903806-75-5

O'Connor, Una, McConkey, Roy and Hartop, Brendan (2005) Parental views on the statutory assessment and educational planning for children with special educational needs. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 20 (3). pp. 251-269.

O'Connor, Una, McConkey, Roy and Hartop, Brendan (2005) Parental views on the statutory assessment and educational planning for children with special educational needs. European Journal of Special Educational Needs, 20. pp. 251-269.

McConkey, Roy, Walsh, Dympna and Sinclair, Marlene (2005) The social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities living in community and campus settings: the impact of place of residence. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 22 (1). pp. 10-14.

McConkey, Roy, Sowney, Margaret, Milligan, Victoria and Barr, Owen (2005) Views of people with intellectual disabilities of their present and future living arrangements. . Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 1. pp. 115-125.

McConkey, Roy, McConaghie, Jayne, Roberts, Paul and King, Diana (2005) Characteristics of people providing family placements to adult persons with intellectual disabilities. . British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 33. pp. 132-137.

McConkey, Roy (2005) Multi-agency working in support of people with learning disabilities: . Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 9. pp. 193-207.

McConkey, Roy (2005) Fair shares? Supporting families caring for adult persons with intellectual disabilities. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49 (8). pp. 600-612.

McConkey, Roy, Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and Conliffe, Chris (2004) The features of short-break residential services valued by families who have children with multiple disabilities. . Journal of Social Work, 4. pp. 61-75.

McConkey, Roy, Nixon, Theresa, Donaghy, Elizabeth and Mulhearn, Donna (2004) The Characteristics of Children with a Disability Looked After Away from Home and their Future Service Needs.. British Journal of Social Work, 34. pp. 555-569.

McConkey, Roy, McConaghie, Jayne, Roberts, Paul and King, Diana (2004) Family Placement Schemes for adult persons with intellectual disabilities living with elderly carers. . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 8. pp. 267-282.

Smyth, Marisa and McConkey, Roy (2003) Future aspirations of parents and students with severe learning difficulties on leaving special schooling. . British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31. pp. 54-59.

Moore, Gordon, McConkey, Roy and Duffy,, Margo (2003) The role of the school nurse in special schools for pupils with severe learning difficulties. . International Journal of Nursing Studies, 40. pp. 771-779.

Marshall, David, McConkey, Roy and Moore, Gordon (2003) Obesity in people with learning disabilities: The impact of nurse-led health screenings and health promotion activities. . Journal of Advanced Nursing, 41. pp. 147-153.

McConkey, Roy and Smyth, Marisa (2003) Parental perceptions of risks with young adults who have severe learning difficulties contrasted with the young people’s views and experiences. . Children and Society, 17. pp. 18-31.

McConkey, Roy, McConaghie, Jayne, Mezza, Felice and Wilson, Jennifer (2003) Moving from long-stay hospitals: the views of Northern Irish patients and relatives. . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7. pp. 78-93.

McConkey, Roy and Bhurgri, Sonee (2003) Children with autism attending preschool facilities: The experiences and perceptions of staff. . Early Child Development and Care, 173. pp. 443-452.

McConkey, Roy (2003) Information needs of parents about learning disabilities. . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7. pp. 211-219.

Barr, Owen, McConkey, Roy and McConaghie, Jayne (2003) Views of people with learning difficulties about current and future accommodation: the use of focus groups to promote discussion. Disability and Society, 18. pp. 577-597.

McConkey, Roy, Marshall, David and Moore, Gordon (2002) Changes in the attitudes of GPs to health screening of patients with learning disabilities. , . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 6. pp. 373-384.

McConkey, Roy (2002) Reciprocal working by education, health and social services: lessons for a less-travelled road.. British Journal of Special Education, 29. pp. 3-8.

Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria and McConkey, Roy (2001) Maternal health and stress in families with a child who has multiple disabilities. . Child Care in Practice, 7. pp. 143-152.

McKeown, Paschal, Piggot, Maureen, Burghri, Sonee and McConkey, Roy (2001) An evaluation of the Mencap Family Adviser Service in Northern Ireland. . Child Care in Practice, 7. pp. 273-287.

McConkey, Roy and Smyth, Marisa (2001) Reflections of parents and students with severe learning difficulties on their special schooling and the transition to post-school provision. . Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 1 (3).

McConkey, Roy and Ryan, Deirdre (2001) The experience of staff in dealing with client sexuality in services for teenagers and adults with intellectual disability. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 45. pp. 83-87.

McConkey, Roy and Mezza, Felice (2001) The employment aspirations of people with learning disabilities attending day centres. . Journal of Learning Disabilities, 5 (4). pp. 309-318.

McConkey, Roy and Kelly, Margaret (2001) Nursing inputs into special schools in N. Ireland. . International Journal of Nursing Studies, 32. pp. 395-403.

Taggart, Laurence and McConkey, Roy (2001) Working practices employed within and across hospital and community service provision for adults with an intellectual disability and additional needs.. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 5 (2). pp. 175-190.

Taggart, Laurence and McConkey, Roy (2001) Assessment of challenging behaviours with people with learning disabilities.. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4 (7). pp. 228-232.

Thompson, Blanche, Taylor, Helen and McConkey, Roy (2000) Promoting inclusive play and leisure opportunities for children with disabilities. . Child Care in Practice, 6. pp. 108-123.

Ryan, Deirdre and McConkey, Roy (2000) Staff attitudes to sexuality and people with intellectual disabilities. . Irish Journal of Psychology, 21. pp. 88-97.

Purcell, Margaret, McConkey, Roy and Morris, Irene (2000) Staff communication with people with intellectual disabilities: the impact of a work-based training programme. . International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 35. pp. 147-158.

McConkey, Roy and Truesdale-Kennedy, Maria (2000) Reactions of nurses and therapists in mainstream health services to contact with people who have learning disabilities. . Journal of Advanced Nursing, 32 (1). pp. 158-163.

McConkey, Roy and Mphole, Palesa (2000) Training needs in developing countries: Experiences from Lesotho. . International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 23 (11). pp. 119-123.

McConkey, Roy, Mariga, Lilian, Braadland, Nina and Mphole, Palesa (2000) Parents as trainers about disability in low income countries. . International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 47. pp. 309-317.

McConkey, Roy and Adams, Louise (2000) Matching short-break services for children with learning disabilities to family needs and preferences. . Child: care, health and development, 26 (5). pp. 429-444.

McConkey, Roy (2000) Community Care and resettlement. . Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 13. pp. 491-495.

Moore, Ken, McConkey, Roy, Sines, David and Cassidy, Arlene (1999) Improving diagnostic and assessment services for autistic spectrum disorders.. Early Child Development and Care, 154 (1). pp. 1-11.

McConkey, Roy and McAteer, Dermot (1999) The contacts which people with learning disabilities have with health and social services. for Nursing, Health and Social care. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 3 (2). pp. 311-321.

McConkey, Roy and McAteer, Dermot (1999) The contacts which families and children with learning disabilities have with health and social services. . Child Care in Practice, 5 (2). pp. 67-73.

McConkey, Roy, Purcell, Margaret and Morris, Irene (1999) Staff perceptions of communications with a partner who is intellectually disabled. . Journal of Applied Research in Learning Disabilities, 12. pp. 204-210.

McConkey, Roy, Morris, Irene and Purcell,, Margaret (1999) Communications between staff and adult persons with intellectual disabilities in naturally occurring settings. . Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 43 (3). pp. 194-205.

Holloway, Sarah, Lee, Liz and McConkey, Roy (1999) Meeting the training needs of community-based service personnel in Africa through video-based training courses. . Disability and Rehabilitation, 21 (0). pp. 448-454.

O’Toole, Brian and McConkey, Roy (1998) A training strategy for personnel working in developing countries. . International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 21 (3). pp. 311-321.