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New study reveals Rett syndrome can strike malesA new study has found that the genetic flaw responsible for Rett syndrome can strike males, even where there isn't a family history of the rare brain disorder.
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Approaches to study the lifelong trajectories of children with neurodevelopmental conditionsWe argue that population-based studies are critical to overcome the selection bias seen in many clinical samples and to identify true variability within a...
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Parental perspectives on the communication abilities of their daughters with Rett syndromeThis study describes, from the perspective of parents, how females with Rett syndrome communicate in everyday life and the barriers and facilitators to...
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Research enriching the lives of girls with Rett syndromeA program developed by The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Dr Jenny Downs has led to dramatic improvements in the functioning of Chinese children with Rett syndrome, and could change the world.
We aim to ensure that high quality outcome measures are available to evaluate treatments and services for children with disability rigorously. We aim to translate our research into resources to support families, carers and clinicians.
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Our research covers a broad range of areas from the influence of mutation type on health outcomes to factors impacting on the lives of familes.
Regression, including the loss of previously learned skills, such as hand function and communication skills, is one of the most suggestive features of Rett synd
Our study investigated the quality of measurements obtained using the Rett Syndrome Gross Motor Scale.