Every assessment and therapy decision I make is backed by evidence — and much of my career has been spent contributing to that evidence base. Current projects, key publications, workshops, and conference work, all in one place.
My research sits at the crossroads of clinical practice, community need, and practical application. Past and current projects span classroom behaviour management, autism assessment, and culturally responsive mental health care — with a through-line of trying to make psychological science usable by the people it's meant to serve.
Browse the sections below — current projects, key publications, workshops, conferences.
Active research and resource-building projects. Both free to use, both grounded in the same commitment: effective psychological care has to reflect the lived experiences of the people it serves.
A freely accessible, evidence-informed platform offering resources that are adapted for cultural relevance and psychological rigour. Designed for clients, families, and practitioners alike — and developed in response to emerging research and community feedback, with a focus on expanding reach across diverse cultural groups in Australia and beyond.
Ethical decisions are hard.
Your reasoning shouldn't be.
Structured decision trees for ethical dilemmas. A CPD portfolio that tracks your 30 hours. A reflective journal that counts toward your evidence. Annual planning that actually helps. Built by a psychologist — no AI, no guesswork.
Published work across classroom behaviour management, mobile intervention design, and autism assessment practice.
A 2-hour session for kindergarten teachers on practical classroom behaviour management, crafting effective social stories, and supporting emotional regulation in young children. Part of my ongoing work to put evidence-based strategies into the hands of the educators using them every day.
Poster presentation. Presented by Brett E. Furlonger, PhD; poster designed by Sharon Mittiga and Brett E. Furlonger.
Furlonger B. E., Mittiga S. R., Butler S., Kaye V., Moore D., Anderson A., & Busacca M.
Oral presentation with co-presenters Butler S. and Kaye V.
Mittiga S. R., Butler S., Kaye V., Furlonger B., Moore D., Anderson A.
If any of the above overlaps with what you're looking for — assessment, counselling, consultation — send through a referral.