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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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Validation of intellectual disability coding through hospital morbidity records using an intellectual disability population-based database in Western Australia

To investigate how well intellectual disability (ID) can be ascertained using hospital morbidity data compared with a population-based data source.

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EEG power at 3 months in infants at high familial risk for autism

Reduced frontal power at 3 months may indicate increased risk for reduced expressive language skills at 12 months.

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Intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring in scoliosis surgery in children

Our study adds to the literature supporting the role of intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring in scoliosis surgery in children

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Oral health experiences of individuals with Rett syndrome: A retrospective study

Social advantage may provide some protection for dental health in individuals with Rett syndrome

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Sleep disturbances in Rett syndrome: Impact and management including use of sleep hygiene practices

Attention to sleep hygiene remains an important management strategy for sleep problems in Rett syndrome

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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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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...

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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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The Western Australian family connections genealogical project: Detection of familial occurrences of single gene and chromosomal Disorders

This study utilised a Western Australian (WA) genealogical database for the identification of single gene and chromosome disorders among families.