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Scoliosis is a common clinical manifestation of Rett syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that almost exclusively affects girls.

To examine the prevalence, cumulative incidence, and survival in an Australian cohort with Rett syndrome (RTT).

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We believe the way we reward research excellence is better than anywhere in the nation. Find out about the ways The Kids Research Institute Australia rewards our researchers.

We identify, develop and commercialise the technologies and innovations developed by our scientists and clinicians.

Discover the news and events of the Rett syndrome and related disorders team, and find out what the team is working on in the fields of children disorders.

In this The Kids Research Institute Australia subsite, our Rett syndrome research team manages a national and international database of Rett syndrome.

A 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.

Improving the lives of children with a disability and their families sits at the core of our team.

Developmental Coordination Disorder is a lifelong disability impacting most aspects of daily living that involve movement. With an estimated prevalence of ~5% of children, the disorder affects an average of one to two children in every Australian classroom.