Irritability is a transdiagnostic indicator of child and adolescent internalizing and externalizing problems that is measurable from early life. The objective of this systematic review was to determine the strength of the association between irritability measured from 0 to 5 years and later internalizing and externalizing problems, to identify mediators and moderators of these relationships, and to explore whether the strength of the association varied according to irritability operationalization. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• February 2023

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

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• July 2018

We investigated the effects of environmental enrichment on gross motor skills and blood BDNF levels in girls with Rett syndrome. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• January 2018

Investigate impacts on maternal health and family quality of life in families with a child with the CDKL5 disorder ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• January 2017

The Rett Syndrome Gross Motor Scale could be an appropriate measure of gross motor skills in clinical practice and clinical trials ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• January 2016

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

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Brain and Behaviour
• Development and Disability

CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a severe treatment-resistant form of early-onset epilepsy. Current treatment options are often ineffective and associated with adverse effects, forcing families to seek alternative therapies for their children including products derived from cannabis. Reportsof miraculous cures and a public preferencefor 'natural' therapies have resulted in considerable public interest, and so this study aimed to characterize the use of cannabis in these individuals, as well as compare caregiver perceptions of efficacy and safety to objective evidence of seizure control and number of antiepileptic drugs used. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• June 2021

The diagnosis of a rare disorder is dependent on the clinician's particular knowledge and experience, and can be challenging when the presentation is variable. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• January 2012

To develop guidelines for the clinical management of scoliosis in Rett syndrome through evidence review and consensus expert panel opinion. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2009
• August 2009

Scoliosis is the most common orthopaedic complication of Rett syndrome. Parents of affected individuals are vital partners in the clinical management... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2009
• June 2009