Section: Overview
Overview
Key publications
Research funding
Supervising & teaching
Career

Key details

Areas of expertise

  • Cognitive assessment
  • Behaviour support
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Dementia
  • Carer experience

Available to supervise research students

Available for media queries

About Monika Coceski

Dr Monika Coceski is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Lecturer in Psychology in the College of Health, Sport & Engineering, and a Research Fellow with the Institute for Health and Sport.

Her previous experience includes clinical and research roles across Northern Health, the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Her primary research interests include cognitive assessment and behavioural outcomes in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as psychosocial outcomes for carers of people living with neurological conditions.

Qualifications

  • PhD, La Trobe University, Australia, 2021
  • Master of Clinical Neuropsychology, La Trobe University, Australia, 2017
  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours), Victoria University, Australia, 2014
  • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Psychological Studies, Victoria University, Australia, 2013
  • Graduate Certificate in Block Teaching, Victoria University, planned

Key publications

Year Citation
2022 Coceski, M., Stargatt, R., Sherwell, S., Abu-Rayya, H. M., Reid, S. M., Reddihough, D. S., Wrennall, J., & Hocking, D. R. (221001). Ten-year follow-up study found that motor-free intelligence quotient declined in children with mild-to-moderate cerebral palsy. Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics, 111(10), (1899-1906).

doi: 10.1111/apa.16463

2022 Coceski, M., Hocking, D. R., Reid, S. M., Abu-Rayya, H. M., Reddihough, D. S., Wrennall, J., & Stargatt, R. (220101). Assessing IQ in adolescents with mild to moderate cerebral palsy using the WISC-V. Clinical Neuropsychologist, 36(7), (1767-1786).

doi: 10.1080/13854046.2021.1928290

2021 Coceski, M., Hocking, D. R., Abu-Rayya, H. M., Sherwell, S., Reid, S. M., Reddihough, D. S., Wrennall, J., & Stargatt, R. (210601). WISC-V motor-free cognitive profile and predictive factors in adolescents with cerebral palsy. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 113

doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103934

Research funding for the past 5 years

Funding details for this researcher are currently unavailable.

Supervision of research students at VU

Available to supervise research students

Available for media queries

Teaching activities & experience

Monika is the convener of the following VU units:
APH4071 Professional Orientation (Psychological Assessment)
APC6086 Clinical Assessment

Professional memberships

  • Clinical Neuropsychologist, Psychology Board of Australia