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Pubertal trajectory in females with Rett syndrome: A population-based study

The aim of this study was to describe pubertal development in a population-based cohort of females with Rett syndrome.

Assessment and management of nutrition and growth in rett syndrome

We developed recommendations for the clinical management of poor growth and weight gain in Rett syndrome through evidence review and the consensus of an...

Using a large international sample to investigate epilepsy in Rett syndrome

The aim of this study was to identify characteristics of epilepsy in Rett syndrome (RTT), and relationships between epilepsy and genotype.

Resourceful and creative methods are necessary to research rare disorders

Our investigation used the infrastructure of InterRett, established in 2002 with dual aims of encour- aging international collaboration and ascertaining the...

New insight into Rett syndrome severity

A research collaboration between Australia and Israel has identified a genetic variation that influences the severity of symptoms in Rett syndrome.

Rett syndrome research reveals high fracture risk

Girls and young women with Rett syndrome are nearly four times more likely to suffer a fracture.

New study reveals Rett syndrome can strike males

A 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.

Child Disability

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

Research enriching the lives of girls with 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.