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Research collaborators

The development of research partnerships is a priority for InterRett, with centres or clinicians with access to large numbers of patients with Rett syndrome.

Family resources

Rett Syndrome Association of Australia and ANZACRett are two family-oriented organisations.

How to get active

Considering one’s own capacity, activity should be included into everyone’s daily routine to make sure these recommended levels of activity are being as closely met as possible, for everyone to secure the most benefits.

Toolkit of uptime strategies

Learn about a practical toolkit of strategies to maximize uptime for children with Rett Syndrome, promoting engagement and facilitating meaningful activities.

News & Events

The InterRett database: Looking back and looking forward. What we have done and can do with your involvement!

Click the photo below to download Dr Helen Leonard's online webinar hosted by Rettsyndrome.org.

News & Events

Meeting with families in China

Prof Helen Leonard and Dr Jenny Downs recently visited Shenzhen, China to meet Chinese families and child neurologists from the Shenzhen Children's Hospital.

Research

Trends in sugar supply and consumption in Australia: is there an Australian Paradox?

High consumption of refined carbohydrate, in particular sugar, has been identified as a possible contributory factor in greater risk of excess weight gain.

Research

Diet in the early years of life influences cognitive outcomes at 10 years: A prospective cohort study

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between diet during the first 3 years of life and cognitive outcomes at 10 years of age.

Research

Maternal Pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index and Offspring Temperament and Behavior at 1 and 2 Years of Age

Recent research suggests that fetal exposure to increased maternal body mass index (BMI) during pregnancy may be associated with psychopathology later in life.

Research

Interrogation of the platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha locus and corneal astigmatism in Australians of Northern European ancestry

Our data suggest that the PDGFRA locus does not transfer a major risk of corneal astigmatism in people of Northern European ancestry.