Through evidence review and the consensus of an expert panel, we developed recommendations for the clinical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease,... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• February 2014

To review the effectiveness of oral health education and oral health promotion interventions for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), in ensuring optimal gingival health, caries experience and oral health-related quality of life, compared to no interventions or alternative interventions. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• November 2020

We investigated the longitudinal stability of hand function in Rett syndrome and to analyze further the relationships between stability of hand function and genotype, age, and walking ability. Study design: Longitudinal video data of functional abilities of individuals with genetically confirmed Rett syndrome were collected by families of individuals registered with the Australian Rett Syndrome Database. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• June 2021

CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) was first identified as a cause of human disease in 2004. Although initially considered a variant of Rett syndrome, CDD is now recognised as an independent disorder and classified as a developmental epileptic encephalopathy. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• June 2022

This study aimed to validate measures of sedentary time in individuals with Rett syndrome. ...

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

Gastrostomy was associated with health benefits including reduced all-cause and epilepsy hospitalizations, but was not protective against acute LRTI ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• February 2020

The behavioral phenotype of neurogenetic disorders associated with intellectual disability often includes psychiatric comorbidity. The objectives of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to systematically review the prevalence of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in children and adolescents ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• September 2020

Helen Jenny Leonard Downs HM JA MBChB MPH BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD Principal Research Fellow Program Head, Development and Disability +61 419 956 ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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Our study suggests that vagus nerve stimulation is a generally safe and effective adjunct treatment for CDKL5-associated epilepsy ...

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

There remains uncertainty about the effect of exercise on oxidative stress in people with Down syndrome ...

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