Individuals with Rett syndrome (RTT) experience impaired gross motor skills, limiting their capacity to engage in physical activities and participation in activities. There is limited evidence of the effectiveness of supported physical activity interventions. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a telehealth-delivered physical activity programme on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and quality of life in RTT. ...

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• 2020
• December 2020

Perspectives of parents are integral to the assessment of communication abilities and inform communication interventions for girls and women with Rett Syndrome ...

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• 2016
• January 2016

We developed recommendations for the clinical management of poor growth and weight gain in Rett syndrome through evidence review and the consensus of an... ...

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• 2013
• October 2013

The aim of this study was to identify characteristics of epilepsy in Rett syndrome (RTT), and relationships between epilepsy and genotype. ...

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• 2013
• June 2013

Our investigation used the infrastructure of InterRett, established in 2002 with dual aims of encour- aging international collaboration and ascertaining the... ...

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• 2013
• April 2013

Modifications to diagnostic criteria and introduction of genetic testing have likely affected the pattern and timing of Rett syndrome diagnosis... ...

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• 2011
• September 2011

Loss of hand function is a core feature of Rett syndrome. This article describes longitudinal hand function at 3 time points for 72 subjects participating... ...

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• 2011
• March 2011

Scoliosis is a common orthopaedic complication of Rett syndrome, and surgery is commonly used to reduce asymmetry in cases with severe scoliosis. ...

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• 2009
• June 2009

Helen Jenny Peter Leonard Downs Richmond HM JA PC MBChB MPH BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD MBBS MRCP(UK) FRACP Principal Research Fellow Program Head, ...

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Amy Bec Finlay-Jones Young AFJ BY BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clinical), MHealthEcon, PhD (Clin Psych) BSc Nursing, Grad Cert Clinical Nursing, M Mental ...

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