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Physical and mental health of mothers caring for a child with Rett syndrome

We wanted to find out whether mothers with a child with Rett syndrome who were more physically and mentally healthy had particular characteristics.

Family satisfaction following spinal fusion in Rett syndrome: a cohort study

This study evaluated sixty-one families' satisfaction following spinal fusion in girls with Rett syndrome.

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The CDKL5 disorder is an independent clinical entity associated with early-onset encephalopathy

The clinical understanding of the CDKL5 disorder remains limited, with most information being derived from small patient groups seen at individual centres.

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Use of equipment and respite services and caregiver health among Australian families living with Rett syndrome

This study assessed factors that could influence equipment and respite services use among Australian families caring for a girl/woman with Rett syndrome and...

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Altered attainment of developmental milestones influences the age of diagnosis of rett syndrome

This study describes the attainment of gross developmental milestones and regression, and assesses the relationships between genotype and age at diagnosis.

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Enablers and barriers in dental attendance in Rett syndrome: an international observational study

Intellectual and developmental disabilities are heterogeneous in aetiology and presentation, and one cannot make assumptions about the oral health barriers of those with Rett syndrome (RTT) based on findings from generic studies. This study investigated caregivers' perceptions regarding access to dental care for those with RTT, and associations of dental treatments received by those with RTT with their caregivers' perceived value of oral health and perception of their own as well as their daughter's dental anxiety.

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Patterns of sedentary time and ambulatory physical activity in a Danish population of girls and women with Rett syndrome

High levels of sedentary time and low daily step counts in a Danish population of females with Rett syndrome

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Respiratory morbidity in Rett syndrome: An observational study

Rett syndrome is associated with increased vulnerability to lower respiratory tract infection requiring hospitalization

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Motor abnormalities in Rett Syndrome

For most individuals, there is initial developmental progress followed by regression at around 6–30 months. The classic signs of RTT then become apparent.

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Quantitative and qualitative insights into the experiences of children with Rett syndrome and their families

Early presentation of Rett syndrome, including regression and challenges for families seeking a diagnosis