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Building the repertoire of measures of walking in Rett syndrome

This study aimed to determine measurement properties of a modified 2MWT and a modified Rett syndrome-specific FMS-RS in Rett syndrome.

Quantification of walking-based physical activity and sedentary time in individuals with Rett syndrome

Quantifying individual's with Rett syndrome with the ability to walk, walking based activities and sedentary time, analyzing a variety of influences.

Autonomic breathing abnormalities in Rett syndrome: caregiver perspectives in an international database study

Our aims were to characterize the abnormal breathing patterns and abdominal bloating, investigate the distribution of these by age and mutation type…

An exploration of the use of eye gaze and gestures in females with rett syndrome

Eye gaze is used more frequently than gestures for communication, and this is related to age, MECP2 mutation type, and gross motor abilities

Down Syndrome

Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is one of the most common chromosome abnormalities in humans. It occurs when a child's cells end up with 47…

The Natural History of Scoliosis in Females with Rett Syndrome

We described the occurrence of scoliosis in Rett syndrome, how it develops and how it is influenced by the individual's age, mutation type, and walki…

Surgical fusion of early onset severe scoliosis increases survival in Rett syndrome: a cohort study

Our study investigated the impacts of spinal fusion on survival and the risk of developing respiratory infections in females with Rett syndrome.

Predictors of scoliosis in Rett syndrome

Using information provided by the Rett study, we looked at relationships of early development, genetic characteristics and the development of scolios…

Parental experiences of scoliosis management

We investigated what parents thought about the ways to manage scoliosis and what they thought they needed to help them better manage their daughter's…

Using a large international sample to investigate epilepsy in Rett syndrome

Using a large sample size, we investigated the relationships between epilepsy and genotype, and the impact of medications used on seizure management.