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Genotype and sleep independently predict mental health in Rett syndrome: An observational studyRett syndrome is a genetically caused neurodevelopmental disorder associated with severe impairments and complex comorbidities. This study examined predictors of anxiety and depression in Rett syndrome, including genotype.
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Influences on the trajectory and subsequent outcomes in CDKL5 deficiency disorderThe study investigated the effect of seizure and medication burden at initial contact with the International CDKL5 Disorder Database on subsequent development and clinical severity and compared quality of life among those whose development progressed, remained stable, or regressed between baseline and follow-up.
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Diabetes Stigma Predicts Higher HbA1c Levels in Australian Adolescents With Type 1 DiabetesAdolescents with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) often need to undertake self-management tasks in public or disclose their diagnosis to others. Therefore, they may be subjected to negative reactions from the public, known as enacted stigma.
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Experiences and Attitudes of Parents Reducing Carbohydrate Intake in the Management of Their Child’s Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative StudyReducing carbohydrate (CHO) intake is being used as an approach to manage type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children. This study aimed to investigate the experiences and attitudes of parents of children with T1D who are reducing CHO intake to help manage blood glucose levels.
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The Promise of Electroencephalography for Advancing Diagnosis and Treatment in Neurodevelopmental DisordersNDD's such as ASD, ADHD and ID, commonly emerge during early development and impacts function across cognitive, social-emotional, communication and sensorimotor
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Family satisfaction following spinal fusion in Rett syndromeWe evaluated family satisfaction following spinal fusion in girls with Rett syndrome
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Unpacking PACT - a program supporting child communicationIn this new blog, Senior Speech Pathologist and PACT therapist/trainer Sally Grauaug discusses the benefits of PACT, how it works and how clinicians become certified PACT therapists.
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Daytime sleepiness and emotional and behavioral disturbances in Prader-Willi syndromeIndividuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) often have excessive daytime sleepiness and emotional/behavioral disturbances. The objective of this study was to examine whether daytime sleepiness was associated with these emotional/behavioral problems, independent of nighttime sleep-disordered breathing, or the duration of sleep.
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Gross Motor Profile in Rett Syndrome as Determined by Video AnalysisThis study used video supplemented by parent report data to describe the gross motor profile in females with Rett syndrome (n=99) and to investigate...
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Relationship between family quality of life and day occupations of young people with Down syndromeThis study aimed to explore relationships between family quality of life, day occupations and activities of daily living of young persons with Down syndrome.