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Environmental enrichment intervention for Rett syndrome: An individually randomised stepped wedge trial

We investigated the effects of environmental enrichment on gross motor skills and blood BDNF levels in girls with Rett syndrome.

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Australian children living with rare diseases: experiences of diagnosis and perceived consequences of diagnostic delays

Parents of children living with rare chronic and complex diseases have called for better education and resourcing of health professionals

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Maternal Conditions and Perinatal Characteristics Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability

Findings show that indicators of a poor intrauterine environment are associated with an elevated risk of ID, while for ASD, and particularly ASD without ID,...

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Family satisfaction following spinal fusion in Rett syndrome

Families participating in the population-based and longitudinal Australian Rett Syndrome Database whose daughter had undergone spinal fusion provided data on...

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Health conditions and their impact among adolescents and young adults with down syndrome

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of medical conditions and use of health services among young adults with Down syndrome and describe the...

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Perspectives on hand function in girls and women with Rett syndrome

Hand function is particularly affected and we discuss theoretical and practical perspectives for optimising hand function in Rett syndrome.

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What does the nature of the MECP2 mutation tell us about parental origin and recurrence risk in Rett syndrome?

The MECP2 mutations occurring in the severe neurological disorder Rett syndrome are predominantly de novo, with rare familial cases. The aims of this study...

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Validating the rett syndrome gross motor scale

The Rett Syndrome Gross Motor Scale could be an appropriate measure of gross motor skills in clinical practice and clinical trials

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Admissions in Children with Down Syndrome: Experience of a Population-Based Cohort Followed from Birth

This study describes patterns of hospitalisations for children and young people with Down syndrome in Western Australia.

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The experiences of mothers of young adults with an intellectual disability transitioning from secondary school to adult life

The transition from school to adulthood for young adults with an intellectual disability involves movement from a generally secure and supported school...